Tb4F12 is a rare-earth fluoride ceramic compound combining terbium and fluorine elements, representing a specialized class of ionic ceramics with potential high-temperature and optical applications. This material family is primarily explored in research contexts for advanced photonic devices, luminescent systems, and specialized refractory applications where rare-earth fluorides offer unique optical and thermal properties distinct from oxide ceramics. Engineers would consider rare-earth fluoride ceramics when conventional ceramics cannot meet stringent requirements for transparency, photoluminescence, or operation in corrosive fluorine-containing environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,888.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,725.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 8.102 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -4.376 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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