CaAlF is a calcium aluminum fluoride compound that belongs to the family of fluoride-based ceramics and intermetallic materials. While not a conventional structural metal, this material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optical, thermal management, and specialized ceramic applications where fluoride chemistry offers advantages in chemical resistance and thermal stability. The compound's lightweight density and moderate stiffness characteristics make it relevant for applications where corrosion resistance to fluorinated environments or high-temperature stability is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,970.4 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,145.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07211 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8236 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.465 | eV/atom | — |