TaSb5 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining tantalum and antimony, belonging to the family of refractory metal pnictogens. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices, where its tantalum-based chemistry offers potential advantages in thermal stability and chemical inertness. TaSb5 and related tantalum compounds are of interest to materials scientists studying refractory ceramics for extreme environments, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to more established alternatives like tungsten alloys or conventional carbides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2915 | lb/in³ | 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) | 0.2838 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2296 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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