LiCa2Be — Properties & Data | MatWorld

LiCa2Be

ceramic

· JVASP-74219· LiCa2Be

LiCa2Be is an experimental ceramic compound combining lithium, calcium, and beryllium oxides, representing a niche composition within the beryllium ceramic family. This material remains primarily in research and development rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in specialized thermal management, optical, or nuclear contexts where beryllium ceramics are valued for their low neutron absorption and high thermal conductivity. Engineers would consider this compound only in advanced aerospace, nuclear, or high-temperature applications where conventional ceramics cannot meet performance demands and where the cost and toxicity concerns of beryllium processing are justified by critical performance requirements.

Nuclear reactor components (research)High-temperature thermal managementAerospace composites (experimental)Neutron moderatorsOptical/window materials (research)Advanced ceramic composites

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	3,356.2	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.4200	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	13.05	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.05900	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)	0.3683	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.3228	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

LiCa2Be

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental