Lu2Sn2O7 is a rare-earth tin oxide ceramic belonging to the pyrochlore family, composed of lutetium and tin oxides in a 1:1 molar ratio. This material is primarily investigated in research settings for high-temperature applications and advanced ceramic systems, where its thermal stability and refractory properties are of interest for specialized thermal barriers, nuclear fuel matrices, and solid-state electronic devices. Lu2Sn2O7 represents an emerging compound in the broader family of rare-earth pyrochlores, which are valued for their ability to withstand extreme conditions while maintaining structural integrity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.407 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.816 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 4.330 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Electron Effective Mass(m*e) | 0.4000 | me | DFT · OptB88vdW · 27°C | ||
Hole Effective Mass(m*h) | 2.220 | me | DFT · OptB88vdW · 27°C | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000679 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.00135 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -101.8 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 372.3 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.788 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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