Mg(BeAs)2

ceramic

· Mg(BeAs)2

Mg(BeAs)₂ is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining magnesium, beryllium, and arsenic in a defined crystal structure. This material is primarily of research and theoretical interest rather than established industrial production, belonging to the family of ternary intermetallic ceramics being investigated for specialized high-performance applications. The combination of light metals (Mg, Be) with a semimetal (As) suggests potential utility in applications requiring low density coupled with structural rigidity, though practical deployment remains limited due to toxicity concerns with arsenic-containing compounds, cost, and manufacturing complexity.

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Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	11,052.3	ksi	DFT
Shear Modulus(G)	6,578.1	ksi	DFT

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)	15.15 range 11.13–19.18median of 2 measurements	-	DFT · PBEsol

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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.

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Mg(BeAs)2

Mechanical Properties

Electrical Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental