KBe2Re is a rare intermetallic ceramic compound combining potassium, beryllium, and rhenium—a research-phase material studied for potential applications requiring extreme thermal stability and oxidation resistance. This compound belongs to the family of complex intermetallics and represents exploratory work in high-performance ceramics; industrial adoption remains limited, and the material is primarily investigated in academic and specialized aerospace contexts where conventional options prove insufficient. Engineers would consider this material only for niche applications demanding exceptional refractory properties or unique chemical compatibility, balanced against challenges in processing, cost, and material availability.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.631 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.778 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.507 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
Reference data from cited sources. Not verified or certified by MatWorld Inc. Verify against the source before use in design. Terms: engineering data