Beryllium

Element

Name: Beryllium

Symbol: Be

Atomic Number: 4

Atomic Mass: 9.01 amu

Number of electrons: 4

Classification: Standard Metal

Crystal structure: Hexagonal

Color: Grey

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.