Beryllium chloride (BeCl3) is an inorganic ceramic compound composed of beryllium and chlorine. While primarily of scientific and research interest rather than a mainstream engineering material, BeCl3 appears in specialized applications requiring beryllium's unique properties—including its low density, high stiffness, and thermal conductivity. The compound is notable in nuclear applications, aerospace research, and semiconductor processing where beryllium's neutron transparency and thermal characteristics offer advantages over conventional alternatives, though handling demands strict safety protocols due to beryllium's toxicity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.994 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3695 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7498 | eV/atom | — |