BeGaIr

ceramic
· JVASP-66724· BeGaIr

BeGaIr is a ceramic compound combining beryllium, gallium, and iridium—an unusual ternary system that represents advanced research-stage material development rather than established commercial use. This high-density ceramic belongs to the family of intermetallic and refractory compounds being explored for extreme-environment applications where conventional ceramics reach their performance limits. The material's notable characteristic is its combination of high stiffness with density, positioning it for potential use in aerospace, high-temperature electronics, or radiation-resistant applications, though engineering adoption remains limited pending fuller characterization and cost-effectiveness validation against more conventional alternatives like alumina or silicon carbide.

aerospace propulsion componentshigh-temperature structural applicationsradiation-resistant electronicsresearch-phase materials developmentultra-high-temperature thermal management

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
24,791.3
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.3000
-—
Shear Modulus(G)
12,261.5
ksi—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.4329
lb/in³—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.05870
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.3839
eV/atom—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

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.