Description
Beryllium (Be) Micron Powder (99.5+%, -100 mesh)
Beryllium (Be) Micron Powder with 99.5+% purity and -100 mesh particle size is a lightweight, high-strength metallic powder known for its exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Despite being one of the lightest structural metals, it possesses outstanding rigidity, thermal conductivity, oxidation resistance, and a remarkably high melting point among light metals.
Beryllium is widely used in aerospace, defense, nuclear, telecommunications, and advanced electronics, where weight reduction and superior performance are critical. It is also a key alloying element, significantly enhancing the mechanical properties of aluminum, copper, iron, and nickel alloys.
⚠️ Note: Beryllium is highly toxic and must be handled with extreme care under controlled safety procedures.
Technical Properties
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Chemical Symbol: Be
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Purity: 99.5+%
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Particle Size: -100 mesh
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Density: 1.85 g/cm³
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Melting Point: 1287 °C
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Boiling Point: 2970 °C
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Color: Steel gray
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Crystal Structure: Hexagonal close-packed (hcp)
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Modulus of Elasticity: ~287 GPa (about one-third greater than steel)
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Magnetism: Non-magnetic
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Corrosion Resistance: Resistant to concentrated nitric acid, oxidation-resistant at ambient conditions
Applications
Aerospace & Defense
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Aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft components where lightweight and strength are essential.
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Used in military equipment requiring superior performance under extreme conditions.
Electronics & Telecommunications
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Key material for cell phones, computers, and satellite communication systems.
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Applied in thermal management components due to high heat conductivity.
Alloying Additive
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Improves physical and mechanical properties in aluminum, copper (notably beryllium-copper), nickel, and iron alloys.
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Enhances strength, conductivity, and corrosion resistance in specialized alloys.
Scientific & Nuclear Applications
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Used as X-ray window material in medical and particle physics equipment.
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Applied in nuclear reactors due to low neutron absorption cross-section.