GeHfO2F
ceramic· GeHfO2F
GeHfO₂F is an experimental fluoride-containing ceramic compound combining germanium, hafnium, and oxygen with fluorine doping. This material belongs to the family of high-refractive-index ceramics and is primarily of research interest for optical and photonic applications where hafnium oxide provides thermal stability and germanium contributes to optical properties. The fluorine incorporation is typically explored to modify bandgap, refractive index, or ion-conducting pathways, making this a development-stage material rather than an established commercial ceramic.
optical coatings and thin filmsphotonic integrated circuitsresearch-phase materialshigh-temperature optical windowsfluoride ceramic research
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | μB | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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