CaTa2O6
CaTa2O6 is a stable, insulating perovskite oxide used in materials science research for its structural reliability and electronic properties.
About CaTa2O6
CaTa2O6 is a thermodynamically stable oxide belonging to the perovskite family. Characterized by a wide band gap, this material functions as an effective electrical insulator, making it a subject of interest for structural and electronic investigations in solid-state chemistry.
Its presence on the convex hull suggests a robust structural integrity that facilitates its use in high-performance applications. With multiple reported structures, it remains a versatile component in the development of advanced ceramic materials and electronic components.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for CaTa2O6, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where CaTa2O6 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CaTa2O6, answered from cross-validated data.
What is CaTa2O6?
CaTa2O6 is a stable, insulating perovskite oxide used in materials science research for its structural reliability and electronic properties.
What is CaTa2O6 used for?
What is the band gap of CaTa2O6?
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How It Compares
Within the perovskite oxides class.
Unlike the highly conductive or magnetic transition metal perovskites such as LaNiO3 or LaMnO3, CaTa2O6 is defined by its insulating electronic character. While many class members like BaTiO3 are widely utilized for their ferroelectric properties, this tantalum-based oxide is valued primarily for its stability and dielectric performance, distinguishing it from the more complex magnetic oxides like LaFeO3 or LaCoO3.
Related Compounds
Other Perovskite Oxides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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