GeLaO2F

semiconductor

· GeLaO2F

GeLaO2F is a rare-earth germanate fluoride glass composition combining germanium oxide, lanthanum oxide, and fluorine in a glassy matrix. This material belongs to the family of heavy-metal oxide glasses and fluoride glasses—an active research area for infrared optics and photonics applications where conventional silicate glasses fall short. The lanthanum and germanium combination is investigated for mid- to far-infrared transparency, potential use in fiber lasers, thermal imaging systems, and nonlinear optical devices, though this specific composition remains largely experimental and would be selected by researchers optimizing for simultaneous infrared transmission, chemical durability, and processability.

infrared optics and fibersspecialty photonicslaser host materialsresearch and developmentthermal imaging components

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.5000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	-1.542e-8	μB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	1.000	eV/atom	—

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GeLaO2F

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