Sn₂Bi₂O₇ is a pyrochlore-structured mixed-metal oxide ceramic composed of tin and bismuth, representing an important family of functional ceramics studied for electronic and thermal applications. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for potential use in solid electrolytes, thermal barrier coatings, and photocatalytic devices, where its mixed-valence metal composition and crystalline structure offer advantages in ion conductivity and chemical stability compared to single-component oxides. Engineers evaluating this compound should recognize it as a specialized research material rather than a commodity ceramic, selected for specific functional properties in emerging energy and environmental technology platforms.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2988 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.862 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 5.949 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.635 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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