TaBe2
ceramic· TaBe2
TaBe2 is a tantalum beryllium ceramic compound belonging to the hexaboride family of refractory ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest, valued for its extreme hardness and high melting point, making it suitable for specialized high-temperature and wear-resistant applications. Engineers consider TaBe2 when conventional ceramics fall short in demanding environments requiring exceptional stiffness and thermal stability, though its current use remains largely experimental or limited to niche aerospace and cutting-tool applications.
refractory coatingshigh-temperature structural applicationscutting and grinding toolsaerospace engine componentswear-resistant surfacesresearch and development
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 167.6 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 167.6 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 167.5 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.02406 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.2153 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 117.8 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 117.8 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 113.2 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.539 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 31.99 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.08780 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1701 | 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.