BaBe₂N₂ is an advanced ceramic compound combining barium, beryllium, and nitrogen, representing an experimental material within the class of metal nitride ceramics. This compound is primarily of research interest for high-performance applications requiring exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and lightweight characteristics; it remains largely in development rather than widespread industrial production. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as a candidate for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics reach performance limits, though availability, processing maturity, and cost remain significant practical constraints compared to established alternatives like aluminum nitride or silicon nitride.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.453 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.404 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -188.9 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.178 | eV/atom | — |