CaYBe2 is an experimental ternary ceramic compound combining calcium, yttrium, and beryllium oxides, belonging to the rare-earth ceramic family. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for optical and refractory applications where the combination of rare-earth (yttrium) and beryllium provides enhanced thermal stability and potential scintillation or luminescence properties. Engineers consider this compound where conventional oxides fall short in high-temperature transparency or specialized radiation detection environments, though industrial adoption remains limited pending demonstration of manufacturing scalability and cost competitiveness.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,865.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,318.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1073 | 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) | 0.2499 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1790 | eV/atom | — |