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
| 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
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