TaCaO2N is an experimental ceramic compound combining tantalum, calcium, oxygen, and nitrogen—a member of the oxynitride ceramic family. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature and wear-resistant applications, as oxynitrides generally offer improved hardness and thermal stability compared to conventional oxides or nitrides alone. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, materials in this family are being investigated for cutting tools, protective coatings, and refractory applications where extreme conditions demand superior phase stability and mechanical performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.5972 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.440 | eV/atom | DFT |
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