Calcium chromium fluoride (CaCrF₆) is an inorganic compound belonging to the fluoride semiconductor family, combining alkaline earth and transition metal elements in a halide matrix. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and photonic applications, where fluoride semiconductors offer wide optical transparency windows and potential for specialized light-emission or detection devices. The chromium dopant enables tunable electronic properties, making it relevant for emerging technologies in solid-state lasers, phosphors, and UV-visible optical components where traditional III-V semiconductors are unsuitable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21.44 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.11 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.141 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.065 | eV/atom | — |