KBiF6

ceramic

· JVASP-34723· KBiF6

KBiF6 is a fluoride ceramic compound in the potassium bismuth fluoride family, characterized by ionic bonding and crystal structure. This material is primarily investigated in optical and photonic applications due to its potential for transparency in the infrared spectrum and use as a host lattice for rare-earth dopants. It serves niche roles in research contexts for scintillator development, laser materials, and specialized optical components where fluoride ceramics offer advantages over oxides in thermal stability and refractive properties.

optical ceramicsinfrared opticslaser host materialsscintillation detectorsrare-earth luminescent materialsresearch/development applications

Compliance & Regulations

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Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	2,329.3	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.4000	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	584.5	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1517	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	2.556	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.01460	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-2.262	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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.

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KBiF6

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