BeCrO2 is a beryllium chromite ceramic compound combining beryllium oxide and chromium oxide phases, belonging to the family of mixed-metal oxides used in demanding high-temperature and corrosive environments. This material is primarily investigated for specialized aerospace, nuclear, and chemical processing applications where extreme thermal stability, chemical inertness, and structural integrity under thermal cycling are critical. Compared to conventional refractories and oxide ceramics, beryllium chromite offers enhanced thermal shock resistance and chemical durability, though its use is limited by beryllium's toxicity concerns and the material's relative scarcity in commercial supply chains, making it most viable for high-value, mission-critical applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 230.7 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 126.7 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.895 | 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) | 0.6168 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.776 | eV/atom | — |