Tm1F3 is a rare-earth fluoride ceramic compound based on thulium (Tm), belonging to the family of lanthanide fluorides. This material is primarily of research and specialized application interest rather than a commodity ceramic, valued for its optical transparency in the infrared spectrum and potential applications requiring chemically stable, refractory fluoride compounds. Tm1F3 and related rare-earth fluorides are investigated in fiber optics, laser systems, and advanced photonic devices where infrared transmission and thermal stability are critical; compared to oxide ceramics, fluoride compounds offer superior transparency in mid-to-far infrared wavelengths, making them attractive for specialized sensing and optical technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 163.6 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 59.67 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.651 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -4.076 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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