Be2N

ceramic
· JVASP-136521· Be2N

Be₂N is an experimental ceramic compound in the beryllium nitride family, representing a material designed to combine the lightweight and thermal properties characteristic of beryllium-based ceramics with the hardness and refractory qualities of nitride ceramics. While not yet widely commercialized, beryllium nitrides are pursued in research for extreme-environment applications where low density, high thermal stability, and mechanical rigidity are simultaneously required, making them potentially valuable alternatives to conventional aluminum nitride or silicon nitride ceramics in aerospace and high-temperature contexts.

Aerospace thermal componentsRefractory coatingsHigh-temperature structural ceramicsLightweight composite reinforcementResearch/experimental materials

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
11,556.6
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.4200
-
Shear Modulus(G)
4,256.9
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.05318
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.7679
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2720
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.