BeC2N2 is an advanced ceramic compound combining beryllium, carbon, and nitrogen—a material class primarily explored in research settings rather than established production. This compound belongs to the family of lightweight, hard ceramic nitrides and carbides, with potential applications where extreme hardness, thermal stability, and low density are critical. BeC2N2 remains largely experimental, with development focused on high-performance aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors where it could outperform conventional ceramics; however, beryllium's toxicity during processing and the material's limited commercial availability currently restrict widespread industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,002.5 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,256 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.04769 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.024 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 2.912 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.06468 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -372.8 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2483 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1864 | eV/atom | — |