Li₄Be₄N₄ is an experimental nitride ceramic compound combining lithium, beryllium, and nitrogen—a research-phase material in the nitride semiconductor family rather than an established commercial product. This compound is of interest primarily in advanced materials research for potential applications requiring lightweight ceramics with high stiffness and thermal stability, though it remains in early-stage development with limited industrial deployment. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized research contexts or high-performance applications where its unique chemistry might offer advantages over conventional nitrides like GaN or AlN.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,354.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,220.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 2.828 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.060 | eV/atom | — |