Be₂Zn is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium and zinc, belonging to the family of lightweight metal-ceramic materials. This is primarily a research material studied for its potential in applications requiring low density combined with ceramic-level stiffness; industrial adoption remains limited compared to established alternatives like aluminum composites or traditional ceramics. The material's value lies in fundamental materials science exploration of beryllium-based systems, where researchers investigate trade-offs between weight reduction, thermal properties, and manufacturing feasibility.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,915.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,351.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1534 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 3.707 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2814 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2814 | eV/atom | — |