CaSc2Be is an experimental ternary ceramic compound combining calcium, scandium, and beryllium—a rare composition that sits at the intersection of lightweight and refractory ceramics research. This material belongs to the family of complex oxide/intermetallic ceramics and is primarily encountered in academic and materials science research rather than established industrial production. Its potential appeal lies in applications demanding low density combined with moderate stiffness and thermal stability, though practical use remains limited by beryllium toxicity concerns, manufacturing complexity, and lack of established processing routes compared to conventional ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 44.33 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.96 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.516 | 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) | 0.2115 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1445 | eV/atom | — |