BeHO is a beryllium hydroxide-based ceramic compound that belongs to the family of lightweight inorganic oxides and hydroxides. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued for applications where low density combined with moderate stiffness is advantageous. BeHO and related beryllium compounds are explored in aerospace, nuclear, and advanced manufacturing contexts where weight reduction and thermal management are critical, though their use remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity concerns and the need for careful handling protocols during processing and fabrication.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,312.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,419.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.04447 | 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) | 0.9853 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.036 | eV/atom | — |