Cadmium fluoride (CdF₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the halide family, valued primarily for its optical and thermal properties in specialized applications. It is used in infrared optics, fluoride glass systems, and thermal management applications where its transparency to infrared wavelengths and chemical stability are advantageous. CdF₃ is notably more thermally stable than many alternative cadmium compounds and offers superior IR transmission compared to standard optical glasses, though its use is increasingly restricted in some regions due to cadmium's toxicity, making it relevant primarily for high-performance applications where alternatives cannot match performance requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.978 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6250 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1300 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.602 | eV/atom | — |