BeC
ceramic· JVASP-115627· BeC
Beryllium carbide (BeC) is a refractory ceramic compound combining beryllium and carbon, belonging to the class of binary carbides. It is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than a commodity material, valued for its combination of low density, high hardness, and thermal stability in extreme environments. Applications are limited and niche due to beryllium's toxicity during processing and the material's brittleness, but BeC is investigated for aerospace thermal protection, nuclear reactor components, and advanced composite reinforcement where weight savings and high-temperature performance justify the handling and manufacturing challenges.
aerospace thermal protectionnuclear reactor materialsceramic compositesrefractory coatingsresearch/advanced applications
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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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.