BeC2
ceramic· JVASP-35953· BeC2
BeC2 is a beryllium carbide ceramic compound that combines beryllium metal with carbon in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material exists primarily in research and advanced materials development contexts, valued for its potential in high-performance applications where low density combined with ceramic hardness and stiffness is advantageous. BeC2 remains largely experimental due to manufacturing challenges and beryllium's toxicity concerns, but it belongs to the family of refractory ceramics and ultra-high-modulus materials being explored for aerospace, defense, and thermal management applications where weight savings are critical.
aerospace structures (research phase)lightweight armor systemshigh-temperature compositesthermal management componentsresearch materialsberyllium ceramic coatings
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,005 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,307.1 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.06792 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.890 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 25.48 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -118.9 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.8829 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.6815 | 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.