CaZnF4 is an inorganic fluoride ceramic compound combining calcium, zinc, and fluorine elements. While not widely established in mainstream engineering applications, this material belongs to the family of fluoride ceramics, which are being explored in research contexts for optical and electrochemical applications where fluorine's chemical stability and optical transparency offer advantages over traditional oxides. Engineers would consider fluoride ceramics when designing systems requiring superior corrosion resistance to aggressive chemical environments, optical clarity in the UV-visible spectrum, or ionic conductivity for specialized electrochemical devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 74.52 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.71 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.867 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.415 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00570 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.301 | eV/atom | — |