Sodium niobium fluoride (NaNbF₆) is an inorganic fluoride compound belonging to the family of metal fluorides, characterized by ionic bonding between alkali metal and transition metal fluoride units. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optical and photonic applications, particularly as a host matrix for rare-earth ion doping in upconversion phosphors and luminescent materials. Its significance lies in its potential for high-efficiency light conversion in bio-imaging, thermal sensing, and solid-state lighting, where fluoride hosts offer superior optical transparency and lower phonon energies compared to oxide alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,752.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -2,596.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1046 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.881 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3668 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.534 | eV/atom | — |