BeGeS₂ is a beryllium germanium sulfide ceramic compound, representing an experimental material within the family of chalcogenide ceramics. This ternary ceramic combines beryllium's lightweight properties with germanium and sulfur, positioning it as a research-stage compound being investigated for specialized optical and electronic applications where conventional ceramics may be inadequate. BeGeS₂ would be of interest to engineers developing next-generation infrared optics, wide-bandgap semiconductors, or high-performance thermal management systems, though its limited commercial maturity and potentially challenging processing characteristics mean it remains primarily relevant for advanced research and development rather than routine engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 70.80 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -11.88 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.774 | 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) | 1.093 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2749 | eV/atom | — |