TbTa is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining terbium (a rare-earth element) and tantalum, belonging to the family of high-melting-point ceramics and refractory materials. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for applications requiring extreme temperature stability, corrosion resistance, and chemical inertness in harsh environments. Its combination of rare-earth and refractory metal properties makes it notable for niche high-performance applications where conventional ceramics or superalloys fall short, though limited commercial availability and high material cost restrict broader adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.24 | 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) | 0.6458 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6458 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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