Beryllium

About Beryllium (Be)

Symbol: Be
Atomic Number: 4
Atomic Mass: 9.0121831
Element Category: Alkaline earth metal

Beryllium in its elemental form is a steel-grey metal. It is solid and brittle. It permits a significant proportion of X‐rays and other forms of ionising radiation to pass. Consequently, it is used as the window material in X‐ray apparatus and as a component in particle physics experiments.

In alloy systems, beryllium improves several physical properties of aluminium, copper, iron and nickel. Tools manufactured from beryllium–copper alloys exhibit high strength and hardness and do not produce sparks when they come into contact with a steel surface.

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) currently offers various beryllium products, including:

Beryllium Metal

Beryllium foil (Be foil), beryllium sheet, beryllium wire

Purity: >99%

Beryllium Alloys

Aluminium–beryllium master alloy, beryllium–copper plates/sheets, beryllium–copper bars, beryllium–copper strips, beryllium–copper tubes, beryllium–copper wire

Purity: >99%

Beryllium Compounds & Catalysts

Beryllium sulphide (BeS), beryllium nitride (Be3N2), beryllium nitrate powder, beryllium oxide powder

Purity: >99%

Beryllium Evaporation Materials

Beryllium oxide (BeO) evaporation materials

Purity: 99%

Beryllium Oxide Ceramics

Beryllium oxide (BeO) ceramic heat sinks, beryllium oxide (BeO) ceramic crucibles, beryllium oxide (BeO) ceramic substrates

For beryllium sputter targets, refer to: https://www.sputtertargets.net/beryllium.html

Key Advantages

Diverse Applications: Beryllium is utilised in aerospace components, precision instruments, medical devices and nuclear reactors. Its technical properties have been verified by quantitative measures.

Low Weight and Strength: Beryllium has a low density and measurable strength. It is suitable for applications where both weight reduction and mechanical performance are required.

Electronics and Aerospace: Beryllium is applied in electronic components, satellite systems and aerospace applications because it conducts heat effectively, maintains rigidity and exhibits dimensional stability.

Precision and Purity: Production processes guarantee beryllium is manufactured to strict industrial specifications. Purity is maintained to ensure reliable performance and consistent quantitative results.

Technical Expertise: Stanford Advanced Materials provides technical support and consultation. This assistance helps customers utilise beryllium’s specific measured characteristics for their requirements.

Reliable Supply: A global presence and efficient logistics ensure that orders of beryllium are delivered when and where they are required.

Our Beryllium Product Range

SAM offers a range of beryllium products for various applications, including:

Components for Aerospace: Beryllium is used in aerospace structures and satellite systems, owing to its low density and thermal stability.

Electronics: Beryllium–copper alloys are incorporated in connectors, switches and precision instruments because of their electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance.

Medical Devices: Beryllium is employed in X‐ray equipment and other medical devices. It is selected because it permits X‐rays to pass and due to its biocompatibility.

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