Ba₁Y₁F₅ is a barium yttrium fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth fluoride family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optical and electrolytic applications, leveraging the properties of rare-earth fluorides which are known for high transparency in the infrared spectrum and ionic conductivity. The combination of barium and yttrium fluoride suggests potential use in solid-state ion conductors, optical windows, or specialized ceramic matrices where fluoride ceramics offer advantages over oxide ceramics—such as lower processing temperatures or enhanced transparency in specific wavelength ranges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,957.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,289.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 6.696 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -4.253 | eV/atom | — |