SmBeF4 is an inorganic fluoride ceramic composed of samarium, beryllium, and fluorine—a rare-earth beryllium fluoride compound. This material belongs to a niche class of optical and specialist ceramics; while not widely commercialized, such rare-earth fluoride systems are investigated for high-refractive-index optical applications and potential use in specialized laser or scintillator systems. Engineers would consider this material only in advanced research contexts or niche photonic applications where its unique optical or thermal properties offer advantages over more conventional ceramics or glasses.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1918 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3235 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.435 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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