BeH3 is an experimental beryllium hydride compound classified as a ceramic material, representing a research-phase hydrogen storage candidate rather than an established engineering material in commercial production. This material family is primarily investigated in advanced energy storage contexts, particularly for hydrogen economy applications where high volumetric hydrogen density and low density are theoretically advantageous. BeH3 remains largely confined to laboratory research due to synthesis and stability challenges, making it relevant for engineers evaluating next-generation energy storage technologies or hydrogen infrastructure development rather than near-term structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,657.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,194.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.01499 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.9777 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8638 | eV/atom | — |