Yb2Be26 is a rare-earth beryllium ceramic compound combining ytterbium and beryllium oxides, representing a specialized composition within the family of rare-earth beryllium ceramics. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-temperature structural ceramics and specialized refractory systems where the combination of rare-earth thermal stability and beryllium's low density could offer advantages. The ytterbium-beryllium system is notable for exploring novel combinations of rare-earth ionic properties with beryllium's unique ceramic characteristics, though commercial adoption remains limited compared to more established rare-earth and beryllium-based alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1380 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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