Be₄H₈O₈ is a beryllium oxide hydroxide ceramic compound that exists primarily in research and specialized contexts rather than as a commodity engineering material. This material belongs to the beryllium oxide ceramic family, which is valued for high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties, though beryllium compounds require careful handling due to toxicity concerns. The hydroxide form may be encountered in beryllium processing, specialized refractory applications, or advanced materials research exploring lightweight ceramic matrices, but its use is limited compared to consolidated beryllium oxide ceramics or alternative non-toxic high-performance ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 54.16 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 49.19 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 5.745 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.801 | eV/atom | — |