In₂Sn₂O₇ is an indium tin oxide ceramic compound with a pyrochlore crystal structure, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides used in electronic and optical applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest for transparent conducting oxide (TCO) applications, photocatalysis, and advanced ceramic coatings, where its combination of indium and tin oxides offers potential advantages in electrical conductivity and optical transparency compared to single-component alternatives. Engineers consider this composition for applications requiring simultaneous electronic and optical functionality, though it remains less commercialized than simpler binary oxides like ITO (indium tin oxide) films.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.937 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4880 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08280 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.671 | eV/atom | — |