Beryllium hydride (BeH) is an ionic ceramic compound combining beryllium with hydrogen, representing a rare and highly specialized material in the lightweight ceramic family. While primarily of academic and research interest rather than established industrial production, BeH is investigated for ultra-lightweight structural applications where extreme low density combined with ceramic stiffness could provide compelling advantages. The material's potential lies in aerospace and defense contexts where weight reduction is critical, though practical challenges around synthesis, thermal stability, and handling have limited commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 49.49 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 48.31 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.078 | 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) | 0.2813 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1678 | eV/atom | — |