K1Ca1F3 is a calcium fluoride-based ceramic compound with potassium incorporation, belonging to the fluoride ceramic family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for optical and thermal applications where fluoride ceramics offer transparency in the infrared spectrum and chemical inertness. Fluoride ceramics like this composition are investigated as alternatives to oxide ceramics in specialized optics, thermal barriers, and chemically aggressive environments, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to established ceramic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,875.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,577.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.536 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.647 | eV/atom | — |