Used in specialized UV optics. Also used as a crystal in X-ray spectrometry. Widely employed in PLED (Polymer Light Emitting Diodes) and OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) as a coupling layer to enhance electron injection. Found in liquid-fluoride nuclear reactors. Used to record ionizing radiation in thermoluminescent dosimeters. Component of molten salts.
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