K4BeOs

ceramic
· JVASP-69895· K4BeOs

K₄BeO₃ is an inorganic ceramic compound containing beryllium oxide in combination with potassium, belonging to the mixed-metal oxide ceramic family. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than a widely commodified engineering ceramic; it appears in applications requiring specific thermal, chemical, or structural properties that beryllium-containing oxides can provide. Engineers would consider this material for high-performance environments where beryllium's unique properties—including high thermal conductivity, low density relative to strength, and neutron transparency—offer advantages over conventional ceramics, though availability, cost, and handling requirements (beryllium is a controlled material) typically limit use to critical aerospace, nuclear, or advanced thermal management applications.

nuclear reactor componentsaerospace thermal managementspecialized refractory applicationshigh-performance composite fillersresearch/development ceramics

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
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Density(ρ)
3.191
kg/m³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.9630
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
1.470
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
1.464
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.