MgBe2P is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining magnesium, beryllium, and phosphorus. This is a research-phase material within the family of metal phosphide ceramics, primarily of interest for specialized applications requiring lightweight, high-stiffness performance where beryllium's exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and thermal properties can be leveraged. Engineers typically encounter this compound in advanced materials research rather than conventional production, where it is evaluated for potential use in extreme-environment structural applications, though beryllium's toxicity and cost remain significant barriers to adoption compared to more established ceramic alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.271 | kg/m³ | 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) | 0.6406 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2063 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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