EuF2

ceramic

· JVASP-88019· EuF2

Europium difluoride (EuF₂) is an ionic ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth fluoride family, characterized by a simple rock-salt crystal structure. While primarily a research and specialty material, EuF₂ is explored for applications requiring rare-earth optical properties, neutron absorption capabilities, and high thermal stability, with potential use in nuclear reactor control systems, radiation shielding, and specialized optical coatings where europium's luminescent and neutron-capture characteristics are advantageous.

nuclear reactor control materialsradiation shielding compoundsoptical phosphors and coatingsrare-earth research materialshigh-temperature ceramic applicationsneutron absorber materials

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	100.8	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	19.28	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	7.062	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	4.126 range 0.000–8.252median of 2 measurements	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.3498	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-3.531	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

EuF2

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental