Be6 Al4 Si12 O36

ceramic

· Be6 Al4 Si12 O36

Be₆Al₄Si₁₂O₃₆ is a beryllium aluminosilicate ceramic compound, a crystalline oxide belonging to the family of lightweight refractory and structural ceramics. This material combines beryllium's low density and high stiffness with silicate chemistry, making it relevant for applications demanding thermal stability, low thermal expansion, and minimal weight. It is primarily investigated in aerospace and high-temperature thermal management contexts, where beryllium-based ceramics offer advantages over conventional oxides in applications requiring exceptional rigidity-to-weight ratios, though production and handling are constrained by beryllium's toxicity and cost considerations.

aerospace thermal managementhigh-temperature structural compositesberyllium-based refractorieslightweight refractory liningsspace optics and mirrorsthermal protection systems

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	5.340	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-3.005	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Be6 Al4 Si12 O36

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental