BeSiO3 is a beryllium silicate ceramic compound that belongs to the family of mixed-oxide ceramics. This material is primarily investigated in research and specialty applications where its combination of beryllium and silicate chemistry offers potential advantages in optical, refractory, or electronic contexts. While not widely commercialized as a bulk engineering material, beryllium silicates are of interest in optics, nuclear applications, and advanced ceramics where beryllium's low neutron absorption cross-section and the silicate framework's thermal stability may provide benefits over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.3520 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 4.200 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.00000425 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -1.794 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.240 | eV/atom | — |