Calcium beryllium oxide (CaBe₃O₄) is an advanced ceramic compound combining alkaline earth and beryllium chemistry, typically explored in research contexts for specialized high-performance applications. Industrial use remains limited and niche, primarily investigated for optical, refractory, or electronic applications where beryllium's unique properties—low density, high thermal conductivity, and chemical stability—offer advantages despite toxicity handling requirements. Engineers consider beryllium-based ceramics when extreme thermal management, neutron moderation, or optical transparency under demanding conditions justifies the material complexity and careful safety protocols.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.733 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.062 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 16.22 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.3122 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -110.6 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08910 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.003 | eV/atom | — |