TaInO4

TaInO4 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap oxide utilized in materials science research for its insulating properties.

Crystal structure of TaInO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TaInO4

TaInO4 is a stable ternary oxide that sits firmly on the convex hull, indicating robust thermodynamic favorability. As a wide-band-gap material, it functions primarily as an insulator, distinguishing it from the more conductive members of the transparent conducting oxide family.

Its structural characteristics are well-documented across multiple databases, reflecting significant interest in its potential for specialized electronic applications. The material's stability makes it a reliable candidate for research into oxide-based thin films and dielectric components.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TaInO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.57 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting TaInO4.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where TaInO4 is used.

Dielectric thin filmsElectronic substrate researchOptical coating development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TaInO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is TaInO4?

TaInO4 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap oxide utilized in materials science research for its insulating properties.

More questions
What is TaInO4 used for?
TaInO4 is used in dielectric thin films, electronic substrate research, and optical coating development.
What is the band gap of TaInO4?
TaInO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.57 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is TaInO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.57 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is TaInO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — TaInO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of TaInO4 are known?
5 structures of TaInO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
How is TaInO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for TaInO4 include sol gel, solid state (10 procedures documented).
What elements does TaInO4 contain?
TaInO4 contains In, O, and Ta (3 elements).
Where does the data for TaInO4 come from?
TaInO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

While many transparent conducting oxides like ZnO are prized for their high electrical conductivity, TaInO4 occupies a different functional niche as a wide-gap insulator. Unlike the semiconducting ZnGa2O4 or the conductive BaSnO3, TaInO4 is better suited for applications requiring high dielectric performance rather than charge transport.

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Related Compounds

Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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