KBe2Sb is an intermetallic ceramic compound containing beryllium, potassium, and antimony. This is a research-phase material studied within the broader family of ternary intermetallics and Zintl phases, which exhibit interesting combinations of ceramic hardness, thermal properties, and electronic characteristics. While not yet established in mainstream industrial production, compounds in this family are of scientific interest for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, thermoelectric devices, and specialized semiconductor contexts where the unique bonding and phase stability of intermetallic ceramics offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1161 | lb/in³ | 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) | 0.8471 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.5921 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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