Calcium fluoride (CaF₃) is an ionic ceramic compound notable for its optical transparency across a wide spectral range and high thermal stability. It is primarily used in optical systems, fluorine production, and specialized high-temperature applications where its chemical inertness and optical properties provide advantages over conventional materials. Engineers select CaF₃ when transparency in the ultraviolet and infrared regions, resistance to thermal shock, or chemically aggressive environments are critical requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 67.70 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -17.14 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.530 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1784 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.950 | eV/atom | — |