BeAlON2
ceramic· BeAlON2
BeAlON2 is an experimental ceramic compound combining beryllium, aluminum, oxygen, and nitrogen — a material class explored for its potential combination of low density, high hardness, and thermal stability. This composition sits at the intersection of oxynitride ceramics and beryllium-containing advanced ceramics, with research interest driven by applications requiring extreme lightweight performance without sacrificing strength at elevated temperatures. While not yet a mainstream engineering material, the BeAlON2 family represents the broader push toward next-generation ceramics for aerospace and defense platforms where conventional aluminas and carbides reach their limits.
aerospace structural componentshigh-temperature thermal protectionlightweight armor applicationsresearch phase materialextreme environment bearingsdefense/space exploration
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | μB | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.