New Method for the Synthesis of ss-TaON Oxynitride Using (C6N9H3)(n)

We investigated a new one-pot synthesis method for ss-TaON oxynitride using (C6N9H3)(n) (melon) as a solid nitrogen source. ss-TaON single phase was obtained from Ta2O5 using melon heating under a separated and sealed condition in a quartz glass tube. The oxygen and nitrogen contents of prepared ss-TaON were almost 100% of the theoretical values.