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{{Element | name=Beryllium | symbol=Be | anumber=4 | amass=9.01 amu | noe=4 | class=Standard Metal | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Grey | date=1798 | discname=[[Fredrich Wohler]] | origname=Derived from the mineral Beryl. | uses=Spacecrafts, aircrafts, and missiles. | obtained=Beryl or Chrysoberyl. }} | {{Element | name=Beryllium | symbol=Be | anumber=4 | amass=9.01 amu | noe=4 | class=Standard Metal | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Grey | date=1798 | discname=[[Fredrich Wohler]] | origname=Derived from the mineral Beryl. | uses=Spacecrafts, aircrafts, and missiles. | obtained=Beryl or Chrysoberyl. }} | ||
| − | + | '''Beryllium''' is highly [[toxicity|toxic]] and inhalation of beryllium-containing dust can cause severe damage to the [[lung]]s, or even death. | |
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| − | Beryllium is highly toxic and inhalation of beryllium-containing dust can cause severe damage to the | ||
Revision as of 21:08, January 22, 2008
| Beryllium | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Be |
| Atomic number | 4 |
| Classification | Standard Metal |
| Atomic mass | 9.01 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1798 |
| Name of discoverer | Fredrich Wohler |
| Name origin | Derived from the mineral Beryl. |
| Uses | Spacecrafts, aircrafts, and missiles. |
| Obtained from | Beryl or Chrysoberyl. |
Beryllium is highly toxic and inhalation of beryllium-containing dust can cause severe damage to the lungs, or even death.