KMgBe2

ceramic

· JVASP-71114· KMgBe2

KMgBe2 is an experimental ternary ceramic compound combining potassium, magnesium, and beryllium elements, representing a research-phase material in the lightweight ceramic family. This compound has been primarily investigated in academic and materials development contexts for potential applications requiring ultralight, thermally stable ceramics, though industrial adoption remains limited. Engineers would consider KMgBe2 in early-stage design work where the combination of low density and ceramic properties offers advantages, though material availability, processing maturity, and safety considerations (beryllium toxicity) require careful evaluation compared to established lightweight alternatives.

experimental aerospace structureslightweight structural ceramicsthermal management researchadvanced composites developmentneutron moderation (research)

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.06087	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.9141	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.9036	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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KMgBe2

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental