Rb₂CaF₄ is a fluoride-based ceramic compound belonging to the family of alkali-earth fluorides, synthesized primarily for optical and photonic applications rather than structural engineering use. This material is of research interest for its potential in UV-transparent optical components and solid-state laser host materials, though it remains largely experimental and not widely deployed in high-volume industrial applications. Engineers would consider this material specifically for specialized photonic devices, optical coatings, or scintillator applications where fluoride transparency and chemical stability are advantageous over conventional oxides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 168.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3600 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -1.450 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1246 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.262 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 2.194 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01280 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.433 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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