BeH

ceramic
· JVASP-134056· BeH

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.

aerospace structures (research)lightweight ceramics developmenthigh-performance composites (experimental)nuclear applications (theoretical)advanced propulsion systems (research)

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
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.