Be₂B is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and boron, belonging to the family of lightweight ceramic-intermetallic materials. This is a research-phase compound of interest for high-performance structural applications where exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratios and thermal stability are critical; the beryllium-boron system remains largely in development, with potential applications in aerospace and defense sectors where material weight reduction directly impacts performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,103 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17,778.7 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00430 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01700 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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