SiGeO₂F is a fluorine-doped silicate-germanate ceramic compound combining silicon, germanium, oxygen, and fluorine in a glassy or crystalline matrix. This material family is primarily investigated in research contexts for optical and thermal applications, leveraging the transparency of silicate glasses with the refractive index properties of germanium and the lattice-modifying effects of fluorine doping. Its notable characteristics make it a candidate for specialized optical fibers, photonic devices, and high-temperature thermal barriers where conventional silica or alumina fall short, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to mature ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.934e-15 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.460 | eV/atom | DFT |
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