CaBeIn is an advanced ceramic compound containing calcium, beryllium, and indium—a research-stage material combining refractory and semiconductive properties. While not yet widely commercialized, this material family is of interest in specialized high-temperature and optoelectronic applications where the unique combination of beryllium's lightweight character and indium's electronic properties could offer advantages over conventional ceramics. Engineers evaluating this material should treat it as an experimental candidate requiring careful assessment of processing maturity, cost, and supply chain availability against conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 44.37 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.96 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.211 | 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) | 0.4827 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08568 | eV/atom | — |