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Beryllium Metal

CAS #: 7440-41-7
Linear Formula:
Be
MDL Number
MFCD00134032
EC No.:
231-150-7

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(5N) 99.999% Beryllium Metal BE-M-05 SDS > Data Sheet >
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Beryllium Metal Properties (Theoretical)

Molecular Weight 9.01
Appearance Grey
Melting Point 1287 °C
Boiling Point 2970 °C
Density 1.85 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Poisson's Ratio 0.032
Young's Modulus 287 GPa
Vickers Hardness 1670 MPa
Tensile Strength 310-550 MPa
Thermal Conductivity 200 W/m ·K
Thermal Expansion (25 °C) 11.3 µm·m-1·K-1
Electrical Resistivity 36 n µÎ© ·m (20 °C)
Electronegativity 1.57 Paulings
Specific Heat 1.825 J/g ·mol
Heat of Fusion 12.2 kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization 292 kJ/mol

Beryllium Metal Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H301-H315-H317-H319-H330-H335-H350i-H372
Hazard Codes T+
Precautionary Statements P201-P260-P280-P284-P301 + P310 + P330-P304 + P340 + P310
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes 49-25-26-36/37/38-43-48/23
Safety Statements 53-45
RTECS Number DS1750000
Transport Information UN 1567 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
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Flammable - GHS02
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Skull and Crossbones - GHS06
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Health Hazard - GHS08

About Beryllium Metal

High Purity (99.999%) Beryllium (Be) MetalBeryllium Metal is available as disc, granules, ingot, pellets, pieces, powder, rod, wire, and sputtering target. Ultra high purity and high purity forms also include metal powder, submicron powder and nanoscale, quantum dots, targets for thin film deposition, pellets for evaporation and single crystal or polycrystalline forms. Elements can also be introduced into alloys or other systems as fluorides, oxides or chlorides or as solutions. Beryllium metal is generally immediately available in most volumes. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

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Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Be
Pubchem CID 5460467
MDL Number MFCD00134032
EC No. 231-150-7
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [Be]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Be
InchI Key ATBAMAFKBVZNFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Beryllium products. Beryllium (atomic symbol: Be, atomic number: 4) is a Block S, Group 2, Period 2 element with an atomic weight of 9.012182. Beryllium Bohr ModelThe number of electrons in each of Beryllium's shells is [2, 2] and its electron configuration is [He] 2s2. The beryllium atom has a radius of 112 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 153 pm. Beryllium is a relatively rare element in the earth's crust; it can be found in minerals such as bertrandite, chrysoberyl, phenakite, and beryl, its most common source for commercial production. Beryllium was discovered by Louis Nicolas Vauquelin in 1797 and first isolated by Friedrich Wöhler and Antoine Bussy in 1828. Elemental BerylliumIn its elemental form, beryllium has a gray metallic appearance. It is a soft metal that is both strong and brittle; its low density and high thermal conductivity make it useful for aerospace and military applications. It is also frequently used in X-ray equipment and particle physics. The origin of the name Beryllium comes from the Greek word "beryllos," meaning beryl.