Beryllium

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Basic Data

Symbol: Be
Atomic Number: 4
Atomic weight: 9.01218 u
Melting Point: 1560K
Boiling Point: 2745K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 4
Number of Neutrons: 5
Classification: Alkali Earth Metal
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density 1.85g/mL
Color: gray
Bonding radius: 0.9A
Atomic radius: 1.4A
Ionization Potential: 9.322V
Electronegativity: 1.57
Heat of vaporization: 292.4 kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 12.2 kJ/mol
Specific heat: 1.82 J/gK
Electron configuration: 1s22s2



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
Be7 53.3 days
Be9 Stable
Be10 2600000 years


Facts

Date of Discovery: 1798
Discoverer: Fredrich Wohler
Uses: Spacecraft, missiles, aircraft
Obtained From: Beryl, Chrysoberyl


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