Tantalum phosphide (TaP) is a refractory ceramic compound combining tantalum and phosphorus, belonging to the transition metal phosphide family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for applications requiring high hardness, chemical stability, and thermal resistance, particularly in harsh-environment electronics and catalysis; it represents an emerging alternative to traditional ceramics where tantalum's exceptional corrosion resistance can be leveraged at the compound level.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 202.8 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 131.4 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.94 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00490 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9174 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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