PrF3
ceramic· PrF3
Praseodymium fluoride (PrF₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth fluoride family, characterized by its ionic crystal structure and high chemical stability. It is primarily used in specialized optics, laser systems, and advanced ceramics research, where its fluoride composition provides excellent transparency in the infrared spectrum and resistance to thermal shock. As a rare-earth material, PrF₃ is notable for applications requiring high-temperature stability and specific luminescent or optical properties that distinguish it from common oxide ceramics, though it remains largely confined to research, aerospace, and high-performance photonics rather than commodity applications.
infrared optics and windowslaser host materialsrare-earth photonics researchhigh-temperature ceramicsaerospace thermal systemsluminescent compounds
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2288 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 5.900 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 5.631 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 13.47 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -319.7 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1552 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -4.436 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -4.160 | eV/atom | — |
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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.