Rb₂NaGaF₆ is a mixed-cation fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the elpasolite family of functional ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in optical and electrolyte systems where fluoride ceramics offer advantages such as high transparency in the infrared region and ionic conductivity. The mixed alkali-metal composition (rubidium, sodium, and gallium) represents a strategy to optimize both mechanical and functional properties for specialized applications where conventional ceramics or glasses fall short.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 50.40 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.94 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.327 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.009 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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