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Beryllium

Beryllium. By: Ellie. Beryllium. It is a toxic bivalent element Steel gray, strong, light gray Has one of the highest melting points of the light of metals Nonmagnetic Is in period two. Crystal Structure. Space group P63/mm structure: hexagonal closed-packed. Non-interactively.

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Beryllium

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  1. Beryllium By: Ellie

  2. Beryllium • It is a toxic bivalent element • Steel gray, strong, light gray • Has one of the highest melting points of the light of metals • Nonmagnetic • Is in period two

  3. Crystal Structure • Space group P63/mm • structure: hexagonal closed-packed Non-interactively

  4. Beryllium • Symbol Be • Atomic Weight 9.012182 • Density 1.848 g/cc • Melting point 1287C • Boiling Point 2470C • Number of protons:4 • Electrons: 4 • Neutrons: 5

  5. Atomic Properties • Beryllium is in group 2 • Electron Configuration:  1s2, 2s2

  6. Uses of Beryllium • Makes x-ray tubing for glass windows • Makes emeralds for jewelry

  7. Uses of Beryllium • Electric insulators • Beryllium copper • Beryllium Copper Spring Washer Fitting Ring for Surefire

  8. Where Beryllium is found • Beryllium is found in many different types of minerals including emerald and aquamarines • Beryllium was found by Louis-Nicholas Vauqeulin ,1798

  9. Chemical Properties • Beryllium reacts with acids and with water to form hydrogen gas • It reacts briefly with oxygen in the air to form beryllium oxide (BeO). • The beryllium oxide forms a thin skin on the surface of the metal that prevents the metal from reacting further with oxygen.

  10. Beryllium Fun Facts • Beryllium is used in missiles, and spacecraft • A little toxic dust is more than sufficient to kill a human. • YouTube - Beryllium

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