Ta₄Si₄Rh₄ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining tantalum, silicon, and rhodium—a research-phase material that belongs to the family of high-entropy and multi-principal element intermetallics. This material is not yet in widespread industrial use; it represents early-stage exploration into ternary metal silicides for potential high-temperature structural and electronic applications where the unique combination of refractory metal (tantalum), semiconducting element (silicon), and noble metal (rhodium) properties might offer advantages in extreme environments or specialized catalyst systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00270 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7420 | eV/atom | — |