Sm4F12 is a samarium fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth fluoride material family, characterized by high ionic bonding and potential for specialized optical and thermal applications. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for high-temperature stability and chemical inertness, finding potential use in advanced optical windows, thermal barriers, and specialized chemical environments where conventional ceramics may degrade. Rare-earth fluoride ceramics like Sm4F12 offer advantages over oxide ceramics in corrosive or high-fluorine environments and may provide enhanced transparency in infrared wavelengths, making them candidates for aerospace and chemical processing applications where conventional alternatives are limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 124.7 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 56.03 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 8.038 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -4.347 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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