Be₂CdSi is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, cadmium, and silicon. This is a specialized research material rather than a widely commercialized engineering ceramic, primarily studied for its crystal structure and electronic properties within the broader class of ternary intermetallic compounds. Interest in this material centers on fundamental materials science investigations and potential applications in semiconducting or optoelectronic devices where the combination of lightweight beryllium with cadmium's semiconductor characteristics offers exploratory pathways.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1699 | 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) | 0.5553 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5516 | eV/atom | — |