BeCdSi
ceramic· JVASP-71418· BeCdSi
BeCdSi is a ternary ceramic compound containing beryllium, cadmium, and silicon. This is primarily a research material rather than a commercial engineering ceramic, explored for its potential in specialized applications where the unique properties of beryllium-containing ceramics—such as high stiffness, thermal conductivity, and neutron transparency—may be valuable. The addition of cadmium and silicon modifies the material's crystal structure and physical properties, though practical applications remain limited due to beryllium toxicity concerns, manufacturing complexity, and availability of more conventional alternatives.
research ceramicsnuclear/neutron applicationsadvanced thermal managementspecialized optical componentshigh-stiffness structural ceramics
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.155 | 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) | 0.4847 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4798 | 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.