Be2 C4 N4
ceramic· Be2 C4 N4
Be₂C₄N₄ is a beryllium-based ceramic compound combining carbon and nitrogen, representing an experimental material in the family of hard, refractory ceramics. This compound is primarily a research material being investigated for its potential in ultra-hard coating and wear-resistant applications, where the combination of light beryllium with carbon and nitrogen phases offers theoretical advantages in hardness and thermal stability. While not yet in widespread commercial production, materials in this chemical family are of interest to researchers exploring next-generation tool coatings and extreme-environment components where conventional ceramics reach performance limits.
experimental research ceramicshard coatings (research phase)wear-resistant surfaceshigh-temperature refractory materialsmaterials for extreme environments
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.