BeCr2Si

metal
· JVASP-71629· BeCr2Si

BeCr2Si is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium, chromium, and silicon, belonging to the family of lightweight refractory metals and their compounds. While not widely commercialized as a primary engineering material, intermetallics in this compositional family are of research interest for applications requiring combinations of low density, thermal stability, and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Engineers would consider this material primarily in advanced aerospace, defense, or high-temperature structural applications where conventional alloys reach performance or weight limitations, though material availability, processing complexity, and cost typically limit adoption to specialized research and development contexts.

aerospace structures (research)high-temperature applicationslightweight refractory compoundsadvanced materials developmentoxidation-resistant coatings (potential)

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
22.33
GPa—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2400
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
19.49
GPa—
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Density(ρ)
5.325
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.2515
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.01126
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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.