Dy₂Tc₂O₇ is a rare-earth transition metal oxide ceramic belonging to the pyrochlore family, composed of dysprosium and technetium oxides. This is a research-phase material primarily investigated for its potential in advanced nuclear fuel applications and high-temperature structural ceramics, where the incorporation of technetium (a fission product) offers a path toward nuclear waste immobilization and transmutation chemistry. The pyrochlore crystal structure provides inherent radiation tolerance and thermal stability, making it a candidate alternative to conventional ceramic waste forms in the nuclear industry.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.786 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02630 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.631 | eV/atom | — |