BeB11 is a boron-beryllium ceramic compound combining beryllium metal with boron-11, a stable isotope of boron. This material belongs to the family of advanced ceramics and is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than widespread commercial use. BeB11 is investigated for neutron moderation and shielding applications due to boron's exceptional neutron absorption properties, while beryllium contributes low density and thermal stability; it may also find niche applications in aerospace and nuclear engineering where lightweight materials with specific nuclear properties are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.358 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1841 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1794 | eV/atom | — |