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
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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