KTa₂Be is a dense ceramic compound combining potassium, tantalum, and beryllium elements, belonging to the family of complex oxide or mixed-metal ceramics. This material appears to be primarily of research interest rather than widely established in production, with potential applications in specialized high-performance ceramic systems where the combination of high density and specific elastic properties becomes relevant. Engineers would consider this material in niche contexts requiring thermal stability, chemical inertness, or specific mechanical damping characteristics that conventional ceramics cannot provide.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,941 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,551.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3220 | 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) | 1.493 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.383 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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