Sm6 F18 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

Sm6 F18

ceramic

· Sm6 F18

Sm6F18 is a samarium fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the rare-earth fluoride family, characterized by its ionic crystal structure and high thermal stability. This material finds use in specialized optics, thermal management systems, and nuclear/radiation applications where chemical inertness and low neutron absorption are critical. Samarium fluorides are notable for their resistance to corrosive environments and potential as optical windows or neutron moderators in research and industrial settings, though Sm6F18 represents a less common stoichiometry compared to more established rare-earth fluorides like CaF2 or YF3.

radiation-resistant ceramicsoptical window materialsthermal barrier applicationsnuclear engineeringhigh-temperature corrosion resistancespecialized fluoride optics

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	5.604	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-4.157	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Sm6 F18

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Regulatory Screening

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