Cs₂HfF₆ is an inorganic fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the family of complex metal fluorides, specifically a double fluoride salt containing cesium and hafnium. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in optical, electronic, and nuclear materials where hafnium-based ceramics are valued for their stability and radiation resistance. Engineers might consider this compound for specialized applications requiring chemically inert fluoride ceramics, though practical adoption would depend on synthesis scalability, cost, and performance validation against conventional alternatives like hafnium oxides or other fluoride systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20.32 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8.799 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 9.400 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 5.585 range 2.335–8.836median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — | ||
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε) | Matrix (redacted) | - | — |