a new spin ice candidate?*

Using standard solid state methods, Dy₂ScNbO₇, a pyrochlore oxide, was synthesized. While the A-site is occupied by the magnetic Dy³⁺ cation, the B site is split into a mixture of disordered non-magnetic Sc³⁺ and Nb⁵⁺ cations. It appears that Dy₂ScNbO₇ has a spin ice ground state that is similar to the titanate analogue, Dy₂Ti₂O₇. Despite its similarities, Dy₂ScNbO₇ exhibits much faster low temperature spin dynamics than any other dysprosium spin ice candidate. Attempts to grow single crystals of Dy₂ScNbO₇ have been successful using the floating zone image furnace. Recent characterization results will be presented.