Cadmium fluoride (CdF₂) is an ionic ceramic compound belonging to the fluorite family, characterized by its cubic crystal structure and high chemical stability. It is primarily used in specialized optical and optoelectronic applications where transparency to ultraviolet and infrared radiation is required, particularly in laser systems, spectroscopy windows, and thermal imaging components. CdF₂ is valued for its wide optical transmission range and resistance to harsh chemical environments, though its adoption is limited by cadmium's toxicity concerns and the availability of alternative fluoride ceramics in many commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 106.2 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 34.08 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.196 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 6.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 3.063 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)3 entries | 9.020 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 8.123 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 5.749 range 2.890–8.607median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -101.9 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.420 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -2.309 | eV/atom | — |