Lithium fluoride (LiF) is an ionic ceramic compound consisting of lithium and fluorine elements, belonging to the halide ceramic family. It is primarily used in specialized optical and nuclear applications where its exceptional transparency to ultraviolet and infrared radiation is critical, as well as in high-energy physics experiments as a thermoluminescent dosimeter material. LiF is notable for its high hardness and chemical stability compared to other fluoride ceramics, making it valuable in demanding environments where corrosion resistance and optical clarity must coexist.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,723.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,017.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 9.481 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.159 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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