Abstract

Solid solutions in the Gd2(Ti1‐yMoy)2O7 pyrochlore system, with y = 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, and 0.7, have been investigated as potential candidates for the anode material of solid‐oxide fuel cells. The electrical conductivity, stability range, and optimal synthesis conditions of the pyrochlore phase have been explored by electrical, coulometric titration, and X‐ray diffractometry techniques. As the molybdenum content increases, the maximum conductivity increases to a value of 70 S/cm for y = 0.7 at 1000°C, whereas the stability range in the oxygen partial pressure (pO2) decreases to just over two orders of magnitude in pO2 in the temperature range of 600°‐1000°C. A decomposition reaction that leads to decreased conductivity in oxidizing atmospheres is proposed.

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