Beryllium nitride (BeN) is a ceramic compound combining beryllium and nitrogen, belonging to the family of binary nitride ceramics. It is primarily of research and development interest rather than a mature commercial material, being investigated for applications requiring excellent thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, and chemical stability at elevated temperatures. BeN's potential lies in advanced thermal management and high-performance semiconductor applications where traditional ceramics fall short, though production challenges and beryllium's toxicological profile currently limit widespread industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,278.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,212.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09617 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.5411 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5014 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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