Mg4Be4Al16O32 is a complex oxide ceramic compound combining magnesium, beryllium, and aluminum oxides in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of multi-component oxide ceramics and is primarily of research interest rather than an established industrial standard; such compositions are investigated for potential applications requiring combinations of lightweight properties (due to magnesium and beryllium content) with ceramic hardness and thermal stability. Engineers would consider this material in contexts where experimental high-performance ceramics are being evaluated—such as advanced thermal management, aerospace components, or wear-resistant applications—though adoption depends on cost, manufacturability, and performance validation relative to established alternatives like alumina or yttria-stabilized zirconia.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.074 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.214 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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