Ba₂Be₄Si₄O₁₄ is a silicate ceramic compound combining barium, beryllium, silicon, and oxygen in a structured crystalline framework. This material belongs to the family of beryllium silicates, which are primarily explored in advanced ceramics research for applications requiring thermal stability, low density, and high stiffness. While not widely commercialized compared to conventional ceramics, beryllium silicates are investigated for aerospace and high-performance structural applications where the combination of light weight and mechanical rigidity is critical, though beryllium's toxicity and processing complexity limit broader industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 91.28 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 67.13 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 6.056 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.113 | eV/atom | — |