Thulium fluoride (TmF) is a rare-earth fluoride ceramic compound belonging to the lanthanide halide family. It is primarily investigated for photonic and optical applications where its transparent infrared transmission properties are valuable, particularly in laser systems, optical windows, and radiation detection contexts. TmF remains largely in the research and specialized applications phase rather than high-volume industrial production, making it most relevant to engineers developing advanced optical systems or radiation-hardened components where rare-earth fluorides offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3336 | 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) | 0.5532 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.161 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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