ErF3

ceramic
· ErF3

Erbium fluoride (ErF3) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth fluoride family, characterized by its ionic crystal structure and high chemical stability. It is primarily used in optics, photonics, and specialized laser applications where its transparent window in the infrared spectrum is valuable, as well as in nuclear fuel processing and as a raw material for producing erbium-doped optical fibers and amplifiers. Engineers select ErF3 when compatibility with fluoride-based optical systems or high-temperature corrosion resistance in fluorine-rich environments is required; however, its use is largely confined to advanced research and specialty industries rather than general structural applications.

infrared opticsfiber optic amplifierslaser materialsnuclear fuel processinghigh-temperature fluoride systemsphotonics research

Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.2861
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
8.094
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
14.69
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
0.000
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-172.5
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
-4.463
eV/atom
-4.377
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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