Ca₁₀As₆O₂₄F₂ is a calcium arsenate fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the apatite family of minerals, characterized by a complex crystal structure combining arsenic oxide and fluoride phases. This material is primarily studied in research contexts for potential applications in nuclear waste immobilization and radioactive element sequestration, where its crystal structure can accommodate problematic actinides and heavy metals within a stable ceramic matrix. It represents an alternative host phase to traditional silicate or phosphate-based waste forms, with particular interest in the nuclear fuel cycle and environmental remediation industries.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.229 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.590 | eV/atom | — |