AlOF₄ is an aluminum oxide fluoride ceramic compound that combines aluminum, oxygen, and fluorine into a dense crystalline structure. This material belongs to the oxyfluoride ceramic family and is primarily of research interest for optical and refractory applications where fluorine doping can modify thermal, chemical, and optical properties compared to conventional aluminum oxides. Industrial adoption remains limited, but the material shows promise in specialized contexts requiring enhanced chemical resistance, lower sintering temperatures, or tailored refractive properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1122 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.999 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7333 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.772 | eV/atom | — |