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Optical constants of C6F14 (Perfluorohexane)
Chang et al. 2024: n 0.4–2.0 µm

Wavelength: µm
 (0.4–2)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula [ i ]

$$n^2-1=\frac{0.5532λ^2}{λ^2-0.0901^2}$$

Conditions

temperature: 295

Comments

21.5–22.0 °C.

References

H.-J. Chang, N. Munera, C. Lopez-Zelaya, D. Banerjee, G. Beadie, E. W. Van Stryland, D. J. Hagan. Refractive index measurements of liquids from 0.5 to 2 µm using Rayleigh interferometry. Opt. Mater. Express 14, 1253–1267 (2024)

Data

[Expressions for n]   [CSV - comma separated]   [TXT - tab separated]   [Full database record]

Additional information

About Perfluorohexane

Perfluorohexane (C6F14) is a fully fluorinated carbon compound belonging to the class of perfluoroalkanes. It is a colorless, odorless, and chemically inert liquid that is highly resistant to heat, chemicals, and electrical conductivity. Due to these properties, perfluorohexane is primarily used in applications requiring high chemical stability and low reactivity, such as in cooling systems for electronic equipment and as a heat transfer fluid. It also finds use in the medical field as a liquid ventilation fluid to improve oxygen delivery in respiratory treatments. While its optical applications are not prominent, perfluorohexane's unique density and non-polar characteristics can be utilized in specialized scientific studies where such traits are required.

Other names and variations:
  • C6F14
  • Tetradecafluorohexane
  • Perflexane
  • Hexane, perfluoro-
  • Hexane, tetradecafluoro-
  • Perfluoro-n-hexane
  • FC-72
  • Perfluorinated hexane
  • Perfluoroisoheptane
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