Zinc fluoride (ZnF₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of zinc and fluorine, belonging to the halide ceramic family. It is primarily investigated for optical and photonic applications, particularly as a transparent material for infrared optics and as a component in specialized coatings and fluoride-based glass systems. Engineers consider ZnF₂ when conventional optical ceramics are insufficient, especially in applications requiring chemical resistance to acidic or basic environments, though it remains less common than established alternatives like zinc selenide or calcium fluoride in production systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2026 | 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) | 0.5789 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.252 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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