Neodymium fluoride (NeF₃) is an ionic ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth fluoride family, characterized by its crystalline structure and high chemical stability. It is primarily investigated in research and specialized optical applications, particularly as a host material for laser-active rare-earth dopants and in fluoride glass systems for infrared photonics. NeF₃ is valued in these niche sectors for its transparency in the infrared spectrum and its ability to integrate rare-earth ions without significant lattice distortion, making it an alternative to conventional oxide ceramics in environments requiring broad spectral transmission or high refractive index stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.359 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2360 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 5.234 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2313 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2252 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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