Beryllium phosphate (Be₂P₂O₇) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining beryllium oxide with phosphate groups, belonging to the family of phosphate ceramics. This material exists primarily in research and specialized applications due to beryllium's toxicity constraints and the ceramic's chemical stability; it is not a commodity material but rather studied for high-temperature stability, low thermal expansion, and potential use in extreme-environment applications where traditional oxides prove inadequate. The phosphate structure provides thermal and chemical resistance that distinguishes it from simple oxide ceramics, though handling and manufacturing require careful safety protocols due to beryllium content.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1040 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.670 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -123.3 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.513 | eV/atom | — |