Lithium Tantalate (LiTaO₃) is a synthetic, crystalline material with exceptional piezoelectric, ferroelectric, and electro-optic properties, making it valuable in high-tech applications. This material is commonly used in telecommunications, optics, and electronics due to its ability to efficiently convert electrical signals into mechanical vibrations and manipulate light with precision.
Chemical formula：LiTaO3
Appearance: Clear to gray or light brown crystalline material.
Molar mass： 235.887 g/mol
Density： 7.46 g/cm3, solid
Melting point： 1,650 °C (3,000 °F; 1,920 K)
Solubility in water：Insoluble in water
Structure: Crystallizes in a hexagonal (trigonal) structure and has a stable crystal lattice with highly ordered ions, which contributes to its unique properties.
Piezoelectric Properties: Lithium tantalate is known for a high piezoelectric coefficient, it can convert electrical energy into mechanical vibrations and vice versa.
Electro-Optic Properties: Exhibits significant electro-optic effects, where an electric field can alter its optical properties, making it ideal for controlling light.
Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Devices: Commonly used in telecommunications for SAW filters, which are critical in wireless communication, especially in mobile phones, GPS, and television receivers.
Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators: Utilized in precise sensors and actuators, especially in aerospace, medical devices, and industrial sensing applications.
Electro-Optic Modulators: Employed in optical modulators and switches to control light in fiber-optic communication systems and laser technologies.
Nonlinear Optics: Lithium tantalate’s nonlinear optical properties make it suitable for frequency doubling and other optical processes in laser applications.
Memory and Capacitors: Utilized in ferroelectric memory and capacitor technologies due to its ferroelectric properties.
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