BaTa2Be is a ternary ceramic compound combining barium, tantalum, and beryllium—a rare composition that sits at the intersection of refractory and functional ceramics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than a commodity ceramic; it is studied for applications requiring simultaneous thermal stability, electrical properties, and mechanical performance in extreme environments. Its potential lies in high-temperature electronics, aerospace thermal management, or specialized optical/microwave applications where the unique combination of constituent elements offers advantages over conventional oxides or nitrides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,040.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 990.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3610 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.390 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.283 | eV/atom | — |