BeAlH5 is an experimental metal hydride compound combining beryllium and aluminum with hydrogen, representing an emerging class of lightweight metallic materials under research investigation. This compound belongs to the family of complex metal hydrides being explored for energy storage and structural applications where low density combined with stiffness is advantageous. BeAlH5 remains primarily in the research phase; potential applications focus on hydrogen storage systems, advanced aerospace structures, and high-performance lightweight components where conventional metals cannot meet combined density and strength requirements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 32.08 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 31.69 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.083 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.744 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 8.036 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries | 0.03488 | C/m² | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.1006 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -250.8 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01730 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1059 | eV/atom | — |