Be2B
ceramic· JVASP-19711· Be2B
Be₂B is a beryllium boride ceramic compound that belongs to the family of hard, lightweight refractory ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, investigated for applications demanding exceptional stiffness combined with low density. Its potential utility centers on aerospace and defense sectors where weight reduction and thermal stability are critical, though commercial adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns, manufacturing complexity, and cost.
aerospace structural componentshigh-temperature refractory applicationslightweight bearing materialsresearch and advanced compositesthermal management systemsdefense armor development
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,103 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 17,778.7 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07215 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 7.750 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02090 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01672 | 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.