Role of A-sites in pyrochlore lanthanide ruthenate for …
2. Experimental section2.1.Synthesis of Ln 2 Ru 2 O 7 pyrochlore oxides. Pyrochlore ruthenate Ln 2 Ru 2 O 7 samples were synthesized using a conventional sol-gel method. Typically, 0.5 mmol of Ln (NO 3) 3 ꞏ6H 2 O and 0.42 g (or 2 mmol) of citric acid were dissolved in 10 mL of DI water under vigorous stirring to form a clear solution. Then, …