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Physical Properties:
Appearance: Steel-gray, lustrous Melting Point: 1287 °C (2349 °F) Boiling Point: 2469 °C (4476 °F) Density: 1.845 g/cm³ (at 20°C) Heat of Fusion: 12.2 kJ/mol Heat of Vaporization: 292 kJ/mol Molar Heat Capacity: 16.443 J/(mol·K) Crystal Structure: Hexagonal close-packed (hcp)
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Chemical Properties:
Oxidation States: 0, +1, +2 Electronegativity: 2.05 (Pauling scale) Ionization Energies: o 899.5 kJ/mol o Second: 1757.1 kJ/mol o oThird: 14,848.7 kJ/mol
Beryllium (Be)
Beryllium is a steel-gray, hard, and brittle metallic element with the symbol Be and atomic number 4. It belongs to the alkaline earth metals group.
Did You Know? Beryllium is named after the mineral beryl, from which it was first isolated.
Purity and Supply:
Our beryllium ore ranges from 10-18% purity.
We are able to meet any quantity demand.
Common Applications:
AlloysBeryllium is used in alloys with copper and nickel to enhance electrical and thermal conductivity, as well as elasticity.
Aerospace and Defense:Due to its lightweight and high stiffness, beryllium is used in aerospace components and military applications.
Nuclear Reactors:Beryllium is used as a reflector and moderator in nuclear reactors.
Electronics:Employed in the manufacture of high-performance electronic devices and X-ray windows.
Associated Minerals:
Beryllium is often found in minerals such as beryl (emerald and aquamarine), bertrandite, phenakite, and chrysoberyl.
Purity:
Our beryllium is free from impurities such as:
Iron: Can affect the strength and durability of beryllium alloys.Aluminum: Alters the electrical and thermal properties.
Silicon: Can impact the hardness and brittleness.
Magnesium: Affects the melting point and alloying behavior.
