GaF

ceramic
· JVASP-138988· GaF

Gallium fluoride (GaF) is an ionic ceramic compound combining gallium and fluorine, belonging to the halide ceramic family. It is primarily of research and specialized interest rather than a commodity material, studied for potential applications in optics, semiconductor processing, and high-temperature environments where fluoride ceramics offer chemical inertness and thermal stability. GaF's appeal lies in its potential for niche applications where both gallium's semiconducting properties and fluoride's chemical stability are advantageous, though it remains less established in production engineering compared to more common ceramics like alumina or stabilized zirconia.

optical coatings and windowssemiconductor processing materialshigh-temperature chemical resistanceresearch and developmentspecialized refractory applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
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.