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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	2.120	kg/m³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.4845	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.1840	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.

BeC

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental