Be₂H is a beryllium hydride ceramic compound that exists primarily as a research material rather than a commercial engineering material. This compound belongs to the metal hydride ceramic family and has been studied for its potential in hydrogen storage, lightweight structural applications, and advanced material research due to beryllium's exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Be₂H remains largely experimental; its practical applications are limited by beryllium's toxicity hazards, complex synthesis requirements, and the availability of competing lightweight ceramics and composites that are safer and more cost-effective for industrial use.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.04577 | 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) | 0.1887 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1130 | eV/atom | — |