Ca₂Zn₂F₈ is a calcium-zinc fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the fluorite-related oxide/fluoride ceramic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than widespread industrial production, with potential applications in optical, thermal management, and solid-state electrolyte systems where fluoride ceramics offer unique ionic conductivity and transparency properties. The zinc-calcium fluoride composition combines thermal stability with the ion-transport characteristics typical of fluoride-based ceramics, making it a candidate for specialized engineering applications in environments requiring both chemical stability and thermal performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,808.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,874.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.415 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.306 | eV/atom | — |