EuF₃ (europium fluoride) is an important rare-earth fluoride functional material with wide applications in optics, lasers, catalysis, and the nuclear industry. Its excellent optical properties, stable physicochemical characteristics, and unique luminescent features make it an ideal choice for optical components and functional materials operating in the visible to infrared wavelength range.
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Physical Property
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Value
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Remarks
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Crystal Structure
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Hexagonal system
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Density
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6.5 g/cm³
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Mohs Hardness
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4–5 Mohs
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Melting Point
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1390 °C
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Transmission Range
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0.3–5.0 μm
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One of the core advantages: covers a broad band from deep UV to mid-IR
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Refractive Index
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1.6
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Thermal Expansion Coefficient
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α∥ ≈ 15.0 × 10⁻⁶ /K, α⊥ ≈9.5 × 10⁻⁶ /K
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20 °C–400 °C
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Thermal Conductivity
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3.2 W/m·K
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At room temperature
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Scintillation Performance
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Emission peak ~590 nm
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Characteristic emission in the visible region; suitable for fluorescence and luminescence applications
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Decay Time
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1–10 ms
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Suitable for fluorescence and persistent luminescence applications
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Light Yield
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N/A
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Radiation Resistance
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High
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Second core advantage: stable performance and long service life in high-radiation environments
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Hygroscopicity
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Slight
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Should be stored and handled in a dry environment
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Relative Dielectric Constant (1 kHz)
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ε ≈ 8–10
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Specification Item
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Parameter Details
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Material
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CeF₃
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Standard Orientation
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c-axis / a-axis
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Optical Uniformity
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Δn ≤ 2 × 10⁻⁵ @ 632.8 nm
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Wavefront Distortion
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< λ/8 @ 632.8 nm
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Crystal Size
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Diameter: 1"–3"; Thickness: 0.5 mm – 50 mm (custom sizes available upon request)
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Dimensional Tolerance
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±0.1 mm (custom tolerances available upon request)
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Parallelism
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< 20″
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Perpendicularity
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≤ 10′
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Flatness
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λ/8 @ 633 nm
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Surface Finish
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10–5 (MIL-PRF-13830B)
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Beveled Edge
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< 0.2 mm × 45°
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Bulk Absorption Coefficient (@355 nm)
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< 0.01 /cm
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Coating
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Available with deep UV (e.g., 193 nm), visible, or infrared anti-reflection coatings; custom coatings accepted
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Shelf Life
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12 months (must be stored sealed in a dry (<40% RH), dust-free, room-temperature environment)
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UV/IR Optical Components: Employed as windows, prisms, or lenses in broadband optical systems, especially suitable for applications requiring high transmittance and stability.