Magnesium trifluoride (MgF₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining magnesium and fluoride, belonging to the halide ceramic family. This material is primarily used in optical applications, particularly as anti-reflective coatings and transparent windows in infrared and ultraviolet systems, where its wide optical transparency range and chemical stability make it valuable for aerospace and defense instruments. MgF₂ is also investigated in research contexts for solid-state electrolyte applications and as a coating material where fluoride's protective properties against chemical attack are advantageous; it represents a niche but technically important class of ceramic materials where optical clarity and thermal/chemical robustness are critical design drivers.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 76.83 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 41.30 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.802 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.029 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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