BeCd4Os

ceramic
· JVASP-67660· BeCd4Os

BeCd₄Os is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining beryllium, cadmium, and osmium—a rare combination not commonly encountered in conventional engineering applications. This material appears to be primarily a research or theoretical compound, likely of interest in materials science studies exploring high-density intermetallic phases or exotic ceramic composites rather than established industrial use. The presence of osmium (a dense, refractory metal) and beryllium (known for high stiffness-to-weight characteristics) suggests potential investigation for applications requiring extreme hardness, high-temperature stability, or specialized electronic properties, though practical deployment remains limited due to the material's scarcity, cost, and complex processing requirements.

experimental intermetallic researchhigh-temperature ceramics (potential)dense ceramic compoundsmaterials science studieselectronic/catalytic research (speculative)

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Bulk Modulus(K)
15.95
ksi—
Shear Modulus(G)
56.56
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.3426
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.9196
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.9130
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.