Pr₄Sb₄O₁₆ is a rare-earth antimony oxide ceramic compound belonging to the family of pyrochlore-related oxides, which are ternary metal-oxide ceramics with layered crystal structures. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential in solid-state ionics, thermal management, and electronic applications, particularly as a candidate material for oxygen-ion conductors and as an alternative to more conventional rare-earth compounds in advanced ceramic systems. The praseodymium-antimony-oxide system remains under investigation in materials science literature, with interest driven by the potential for tunable electronic and ionic properties through lanthanide-antimony chemistry.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.263 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.486 | eV/atom | — |