Tb₆Ta₂O₁₄ is a mixed rare-earth–transition-metal oxide ceramic compound combining terbium (a lanthanide) with tantalum in a complex oxide structure. This material belongs to the family of high-entropy or multi-cationic oxides, primarily investigated in materials research for applications requiring thermal stability, electronic functionality, or optical properties at elevated temperatures. While not yet widely commercialized, compounds in this family show promise for advanced thermal barrier coatings, solid-state electrolytes, and optoelectronic devices where the combination of rare-earth and refractory metal cations offers tunable phase stability and electrical or optical behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.418 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.643 | eV/atom | — |