RbAlF4

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· RbAlF4

RbAlF4 is a rubidium aluminum fluoride compound that belongs to the fluoride salt family, typically investigated for its ionic and crystalline properties. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in solid-state ionics, optical materials, and specialized ceramic systems where fluoride compounds offer unique thermal and electrochemical characteristics. Engineers would consider this compound for applications requiring high ionic conductivity, thermal stability, or transparency in the UV-visible spectrum, though material availability and processing methods remain limiting factors for widespread adoption.

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Compliance & Regulations

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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
9,835
ksi
7,100.3
range 6,089.3–8,111.4median of 2 measurements
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2700
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
5,707.2
ksi
4,150.5
range 4,145.2–4,155.8median of 2 measurements
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.1324
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
7.364
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)3 entries
7.600
-
6.699
-
4.853
range 2.076–7.629median of 2 measurements
-
Electronic Dielectric Tensor(ε∞)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Total Dielectric Tensor(ε)
Matrix (redacted)
-
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
0.000
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-109.2
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.00530
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-3.567
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.
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