Be2ZnSi

ceramic
· JVASP-70587· Be2ZnSi

Be₂ZnSi is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, zinc, and silicon—a ternary system that remains primarily in the research and development phase rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallic ceramics and is of interest for applications requiring low density combined with high stiffness, though it has not achieved widespread commercial adoption due to beryllium's toxicity concerns, processing complexity, and limited supplier availability. Engineers would consider this compound mainly in advanced aerospace, defense, or specialized high-performance applications where weight reduction and thermal stability justify the material and manufacturing challenges.

aerospace components (research)lightweight structural applicationshigh-stiffness intermetallicsexperimental compositesthermal management (potential)military/defense applications (restricted)

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Bulk Modulus(K)
100.4
GPa—
Shear Modulus(G)
12.51
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
3.773
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.4024
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.4012
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.