Description

Pyrochlore is a complex oxide mineral and synthetic ceramic material with a general formula A2B2O7, valued for its structural stability and versatile functional properties. This compound is a critical material in advanced industrial applications due to its high chemical resistance, ionic conductivity, and capacity to host a wide range of metal cations. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the catalyst, electronics, nuclear waste management, and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) industries.

Application

• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Used in hydrocarbon conversion, oxidative dehydrogenation, and automotive exhaust catalysis due to its thermal stability and redox properties.
• Electronics & Dielectrics: Serves as a key component in multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other electronic ceramics for its high dielectric constant.
• Nuclear Industry: Employed as a durable host matrix for the immobilization of high-level radioactive waste (e.g., plutonium, actinides).
• Energy Storage & Conversion: Utilized as an electrolyte or electrode material in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and oxygen sensors.
• Pigments & Coatings: Certain doped pyrochlores are used to create stable, inorganic pigments for ceramics and high-temperature coatings.
• Ionic Conductors: Acts as a solid electrolyte in various electrochemical devices owing to its high oxygen ion conductivity.
• Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs): Applied in gas turbine engines for its low thermal conductivity and phase stability at extreme temperatures.
• Research & Development: Serves as a model material in solid-state chemistry and physics research for studying ionic transport and magnetic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrochlore
CAS No.	12174-36-6
Molecular Formula	A2B2O7 (General Formula)
Molecular Weight	Varies by composition
Synonyms	Pyrochlore Mineral; Pyrochlore-Type Oxide; A2B2O7 Oxide; Calcium Stannate Pyrochlore (example); Yttrium Zirconate Pyrochlore (example); Cesium Tungstate Pyrochlore (example); Lanthanum Zirconate; Gadolinium Zirconate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pyrochlore products are manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and meet precise compositional specifications. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase purity, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) or ICP for elemental analysis, and BET for surface area measurement. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and CO2.

Specification

Item	Specification
Phase Purity (XRD)	≥ 98% Pyrochlore phase
Composition (A-site/B-site)	As per customer specification
Purity (Metals basis)	≥ 99.5%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 0.5 - 10 µm)
Specific Surface Area (BET)	1 - 50 m²/g (varies by grade)
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.