CaAlF5 is a calcium aluminum fluoride compound that belongs to the class of fluoride ceramics and intermetallic materials. It is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, used in applications requiring chemical stability, thermal management, or optical properties in harsh environments. This material represents the broader family of complex fluoride compounds that offer unique combinations of thermal stability and chemical inertness compared to conventional oxides or polymers, making it relevant for niche applications in advanced ceramics, optics, and high-temperature chemical processing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,930.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,279.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1040 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 7.485 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 6.617 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -104.5 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00790 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.926 | eV/atom | — |