Beryllium nitride (Be₃N₂) is an advanced ceramic compound combining beryllium metal with nitrogen, belonging to the family of refractory nitride ceramics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for its combination of low density, high thermal conductivity, and excellent mechanical stiffness, making it a candidate for extreme-environment applications where lightweight performance and thermal management are critical. Be₃N₂ remains largely experimental in commercial production but is explored for aerospace propulsion systems, high-power electronics substrates, and nuclear applications where its thermal properties and radiation resistance offer advantages over conventional ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 225.9 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 146.5 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.629 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.054 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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