BeH2
ceramic· BeH2
Beryllium hydride (BeH₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound combining beryllium metal with hydrogen, typically studied as a solid-state material in research contexts rather than established industrial applications. This compound is of significant interest in hydrogen storage research and advanced materials science, as beryllium hydrides represent a potential pathway for high-density hydrogen containment in emerging energy and aerospace technologies. While not yet widely deployed in production engineering, BeH₂ exemplifies the class of metal hydride ceramics being investigated as alternatives to conventional storage media, particularly for applications requiring lightweight hydrogen carriers.
hydrogen storage researchadvanced aerospace materialsenergy storage systemsexperimental solid-state chemistrylightweight structural compoundsemerging fuel cell applications
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 41.67 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 39.42 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 769 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.784 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -195.4 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.06564 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.1514 | eV/atom | — |
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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.