YMgBe2 — Properties & Data | MatWorld

YMgBe2

ceramic

· JVASP-70581· YMgBe2

YMgBe2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining yttrium, magnesium, and beryllium. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for lightweight structural applications where high stiffness and low density are critical; it belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallic ceramics being explored as potential alternatives to conventional aerospace composites and advanced thermal management materials. Industrial adoption remains limited, but the material is of interest to aerospace and defense researchers investigating next-generation components that demand exceptional strength-to-weight ratios combined with thermal stability.

aerospace structural componentslightweight bearing materialsthermal management systemsexperimental high-performance ceramicsdefense applicationsresearch prototyping

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Bulk Modulus(K)	9,717.5	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW
Poisson's Ratio(ν)	0.2000	-	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	7,431.7	ksi	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.1167	lb/in³	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.1156	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.06309	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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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.

YMgBe2

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Regulatory Screening

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