BeIn2Sb is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of beryllium, indium, and antimony, belonging to the class of ternary semiconducting ceramics. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, where the combination of light elements (Be) with semimetallic components (In, Sb) enables tunable band gaps and thermal transport properties. BeIn2Sb represents an emerging candidate in semiconductor research rather than an established industrial material, with potential relevance to next-generation photonic devices and solid-state energy conversion systems where material families with controlled electronic structure are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,223.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -2,287.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2257 | 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) | 0.5572 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5090 | eV/atom | — |