CaAl2F8 is an inorganic fluoride compound belonging to the calcium aluminum fluoride family, which are ionic ceramics with potential structural applications in specialized environments. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts rather than widespread industrial use, with interest driven by its chemical stability and fluoride-based composition that may enable applications requiring resistance to corrosive or reactive conditions. The compound represents a niche material category where engineers would evaluate it for advanced thermal management, chemical resistance, or optical applications where conventional ceramics or metals prove inadequate.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.059 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 7.370 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06450 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.804 | eV/atom | — |