BeZnO₂ is an advanced oxide ceramic composed of beryllium and zinc oxides, representing a compound within the family of mixed-metal oxides with potential for high-performance structural and functional applications. This material is primarily of research and development interest, as it combines the properties of beryllium oxide (known for exceptional thermal conductivity and electrical insulation) with zinc oxide characteristics (semiconductivity, piezoelectricity). Engineers would consider BeZnO₂ for applications requiring a balance of thermal management, mechanical rigidity, and electrical properties in demanding environments such as semiconductor substrates, optoelectronic devices, or aerospace thermal barriers, though commercial availability and maturity remain limited compared to established monolithic oxide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,143.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,423.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1729 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.972 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 9.598 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)2 entries | 0.2333 | C/m² | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.7005 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04170 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.270 | eV/atom | — |