Beryllium
Beryllium is a chemical element with an atomic number of 4. It is primarily used as a hardening agent in alloys, most notably beryllium copper. Commercial use of beryllium metal presents technical challenges due to the toxicity (especially by inhalation) of beryllium-containing dusts.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Atomic number: | 4 |
| Symbol: | Be |
| Atomic weight: | 9.0122 |
| Boiling Point (C): | 2770 |
| Melting Point (C): | 1277 |
| Density: | 1.85 |
| heatVapor: | 73.9 |
| heatFusion: | 2.8 |
| Electrical Conductivity: | .25 |
| Thermal Conductivity: | .38 |
| Specific Heat Capacity: | .45 |
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