ScBe5

ceramic
· ScBe5

ScBe5 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining scandium and beryllium, representing a rare-earth beryllide material class that bridges metallic and ceramic properties. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established commercial production, with potential applications in aerospace and high-performance structural systems where both light weight and stiffness are critical requirements. The scandium-beryllium system is explored for specialized applications requiring exceptional strength-to-weight ratios and thermal stability, though processing challenges and beryllium toxicity considerations limit broader industrial adoption.

aerospace structures (research phase)high-temperature compositeslightweight load-bearing applicationsadvanced refractory systemsprecision mechanical componentsmaterials research and development

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries
108.5
GPa
108.5
GPa
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
Matrix (redacted)
1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
0.2871
-
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.1375
-
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries
103.7
GPa
103.7
GPa
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Density(ρ)
2.402
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
0.000
eV
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
5.440
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.2093
eV/atom
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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.