CsBeF₃ is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the fluoride family, combining cesium, beryllium, and fluorine in a perovskite-related crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in optical and nuclear technology domains where fluoride ceramics are valued for their transparency, thermal stability, and radiation resistance. Compared to more conventional fluoride ceramics like CaF₂, cesium beryllium fluoride offers distinct crystal chemistry that researchers explore for specialized optical windows, scintillation detectors, and neutron-transparent shielding applications in nuclear environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.701 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 11.10 | eV/atom | — |