CaBe₂In is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium, beryllium, and indium—a rare ternary ceramic in the beryllide family with potential for high-stiffness, lightweight applications. This material remains primarily in research and development contexts rather than established industrial production; it represents exploration of beryllium-based ceramics for advanced structural or electronic applications where the unique combination of elements might offer benefits in specific niches. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an experimental compound requiring thorough characterization for any intended application, rather than an off-the-shelf engineering solution.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,613.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,265.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1389 | 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) | 0.6897 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3729 | eV/atom | — |