Be8Cr4 is an experimental beryllium-chromium intermetallic compound in the semiconductor class, combining beryllium's low density and high thermal conductivity with chromium's oxidation resistance. This material remains largely in research and development stages; its potential applications would target high-temperature electronic devices or aerospace systems where lightweight, thermally conductive semiconductor properties are advantageous, though beryllium's toxicity in processing and the compound's limited commercial maturity restrict current industrial adoption compared to conventional silicon or wide-bandgap alternatives like SiC and GaN.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00750 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2090 | eV/atom | — |