Description

Beryllium CAS NO 7440-41-7 is a lightweight, high-strength alkaline earth metal with unique thermal and electrical properties. Its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio and dimensional stability under temperature fluctuations make it a critical material for advanced engineering applications. This element is essential for manufacturers in the aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and nuclear industries seeking to enhance performance and reliability in extreme environments.

Application

• Aerospace & Defense Components: Used in structural components, guidance systems, and optical mirrors for satellites and aircraft due to its lightweight and rigidity.
• Nuclear Reactors: Serves as a neutron moderator and reflector in research and power reactors.
• Telecommunications & Electronics: A key material in X-ray windows, heat sinks, and connectors for its thermal conductivity and transparency to radiation.
• Precision Instruments: Employed in inertial guidance systems and high-speed rotating components where dimensional stability is paramount.
• Alloy Production: A vital alloying agent, notably with copper to create beryllium copper alloys for non-sparking tools, springs, and electrical contacts.
• Automotive & Racing: Used in high-performance braking systems and engine components to reduce weight and manage heat.

Basic Information

Product Name	Beryllium
CAS No.	7440-41-7
Molecular Formula	Be
Molecular Weight	9.012 g/mol
Synonyms	Beryllium metal; Glucinium; Beryllium-9; Beryllium element; Beryllium powder; Beryllium shot; Beryllium ingot; Beryllium foil
EINECS	231-150-7

Quality Control

Our Beryllium is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards and specifications for high-performance metals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee material integrity for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and halogens. Due to its pyrophoric nature in powder form, appropriate precautions must be taken to prevent dust formation and ignition sources. For long-term storage of fine powders, an inert atmosphere is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-gray metal, solid form
Assay (Be)	≥ 99.0%
Aluminum (Al)	≤ 0.1%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.1%
Silicon (Si)	≤ 0.05%
Magnesium (Mg)	≤ 0.05%
Particle Size (Powder)	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.