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==Uses==

==Uses==

Metallic beryllium is transparent to most wavelengths of [[X-ray]] and [gamma]] radiation, which makes it valuable in applications such as X-ray imaging systems. It is also used in the production of mirrors, especially for orbiting telescopes, and in loudspeaker components. As beryllium is non-magnetic it is important in the manufacture of equipment for bomb disposal technicians.

Metallic beryllium is transparent to most wavelengths of [[X-ray]] and [[gamma]] radiation, which makes it valuable in applications such as X-ray imaging systems. It is also used in the production of mirrors, especially for orbiting telescopes, and in loudspeaker components. As beryllium is non-magnetic it is important in the manufacture of equipment for bomb disposal technicians.

==Hazards==

==Hazards==

Contact with, or inhalation of, metallic beryllium is extremely dangerous. The metal is toxic and has also been linked to a number of cancers.

Contact with, or inhalation of, metallic beryllium is extremely dangerous. The metal is toxic and has also been linked to a number of cancers.

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