Be₂SiO₅ is a beryllium silicate ceramic compound belonging to the silicate family of ceramics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for applications requiring the unique combination of beryllium's low density and high stiffness with ceramic thermal stability and refractory properties. Its use is limited by beryllium's toxicity and cost, making it suitable only for high-performance applications where these trade-offs are justified by superior thermal, optical, or structural performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3181 | 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1812 | eV/atom | — |