Sc<sub>2</sub>F<sub>2</sub>(B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>): a deep ultraviolet scandium borate fluoride exhibiting large birefringence induced by the synergistic effect of B<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>and ScO<sub><i>n</i></sub>F<sub>2</sub>groups
Ru‐Ling Tang, Wei Xu, Weijie Xie, Chun‐Li Hu
Abstract
A rare earth borate fluoride, Sc 2 F 2 (B 2 O 5 ), displays a deep ultraviolet cutoff edge (<200 nm) and very large birefringence induced by the synergistic effect of B 2 O 5 and ScO n F 2 groups.
Topics & Concepts
ScandiumBoronFluorideUltravioletBirefringenceChemistryInorganic chemistryMaterials scienceAnalytical Chemistry (journal)OpticsPhysicsOrganic chemistryOptoelectronicsCrystal Structures and PropertiesInorganic Fluorides and Related CompoundsAdvanced Condensed Matter Physics