K2Be2Si is a beryllium-containing silicate ceramic compound combining potassium, beryllium, and silicon oxides. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than a commodity ceramic, valued in applications requiring low density combined with thermal or chemical stability. The beryllium constituent makes it relevant to aerospace, nuclear, and optical applications where weight reduction and thermal properties are critical, though its use is limited by beryllium's toxicity concerns and cost, making it suitable primarily for high-performance niche applications rather than general engineering.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.07088 | 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) | 0.5489 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5445 | eV/atom | — |