K2Be2O3 is a beryllium-containing oxide ceramic compound that combines potassium and beryllium oxides in a stable crystalline structure. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than a commodity ceramic, valued for applications requiring the unique combination of beryllium's low density and high thermal stability with oxide ceramic properties. Its primary appeal lies in high-temperature environments and advanced optical or refractory applications where beryllium's exceptional thermal conductivity and low neutron absorption cross-section are beneficial, though production and handling are constrained by beryllium toxicity considerations and the material's limited commercial availability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 43.03 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 25.16 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.143 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.686 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -117.2 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.300 | eV/atom | — |