KNaBe2 is a potassium-sodium beryllium ceramic compound, likely a beryllate phase developed for specialized applications requiring low-density ceramic materials. This composition falls within the family of alkali-beryllium oxides, which are primarily of research and industrial interest for applications demanding lightweight, thermally stable ceramic matrices or optical/functional ceramic components. The material's low density distinguishes it from conventional technical ceramics and makes it relevant for weight-critical aerospace and high-temperature composite applications, though its beryllium content imposes significant health and environmental handling constraints that limit broader industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.421 | 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) | 0.9861 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.9783 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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