CaBe₂Si₂ is a beryllium-containing silicate ceramic compound that combines calcium, beryllium, and silicon in a structured crystalline phase. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, particularly in optical, thermal management, and nuclear applications where the combination of low density with thermal stability and potential optical transparency is valued. Engineers may consider this compound for high-performance applications requiring lightweight ceramics with specific thermal or radiation properties, though availability and beryllium toxicity concerns during processing typically limit its adoption compared to conventional silicate ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.497 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000200 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2708 | eV/atom | — |