Be₂Se is a beryllium selenide ceramic compound belonging to the II–VI semiconductor family, characterized by a zinc-blende crystal structure. While primarily explored in research and advanced materials development rather than high-volume production, this material is investigated for optoelectronic and photonic applications where its wide bandgap and optical transparency in the infrared spectrum offer potential advantages. Engineers consider Be₂Se compounds in specialized contexts such as radiation-hard semiconductors, infrared windows, and high-energy physics detectors where chemical stability and thermal properties are critical, though material availability and the toxicity profile of beryllium limit widespread industrial adoption compared to alternative selenides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,124.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,724.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.08750 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1610 range 0.000–0.3220median of 2 measurements | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8436 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2234 | eV/atom | — |