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Terminology
References 3 & 4

CeF3 (Cerium Fluoride)

l (nm) n k
550 1.64  
600 1.64  
1500 1.63  
8000 1.57  
9000 1.57 0.010
10000 1.57 0.015
11000 1.57 0.025
12000 1.57 0.032

Bulk Properties

Melting Point:  1430 ºC
Density: 6.0 gm/cc

 

Film Properties

Evap. Temp.: 1000 ºC
Film Growth: 
Film Hardness:  Soft

Common uses:   Multilayers.   IR antireflection coatings.  Thin film capacitors.

Comments:  Nice alternative to Thorium Fluoride.

 

 

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