CaBiF6

ceramic
· JVASP-8281· CaBiF6

Calcium bismuth fluoride (CaBiF₆) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining alkaline earth and heavy metal elements in a fluoride matrix. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for optical and electrochemical applications rather than a commodity engineering ceramic. The material family shows promise in fluoride-based photonics and ionic conduction applications, where the bismuth and fluoride components can enable unique optical properties or ion-transport behavior not readily available in conventional oxide ceramics.

optical coatings and photonics (research)fluoride-based solid-state electrolytes (exploratory)heavy-metal halide ceramics (specialized)radiation detection materials (potential)high-density ceramic systems

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
lb/in³
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
median of 2 measurements
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
CaBiF6 — Properties & Data | MatWorld