Beryllium Products Overview
Beryllium is a lightweight, strong, and stiff metal known for its excellent thermal conductivity and non-magnetic properties. It is widely used in aerospace, defense, electronics, and medical applications.
Properties of Beryllium
- Lightweight: Beryllium is one of the lightest structural metals with a density of 1.85 g/cm³.
- High Melting Point: Beryllium has a melting point of 1287°C.
- Corrosion Resistance: It is highly resistant to oxidation and corrosion in air and water.
- Thermal Conductivity: Excellent thermal conductor, making it ideal for heat dissipation applications.
- Non-Magnetic: Beryllium is non-magnetic, making it suitable for specialized applications in magnetic environments.
Applications of Beryllium Products
- Aerospace Industry: Used in aircraft components, satellites, and space telescopes due to its light weight and strength.
- Defense Sector: Applied in missile guidance systems, radars, and nuclear weapons.
- Electronics: Utilized in connectors, switches, and heat sinks for electronic devices.
- Medical Industry: Used in X-ray and CT scanning equipment due to its transparency to X-rays.
- Automotive: Applied in sensors and braking systems requiring high thermal conductivity.
Chemical Composition of Beryllium Products
| Product | Be (%) | Al (%) | Fe (%) | Cu (%) | Other (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Beryllium | 99.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Beryllium Alloys | 60-70 | 1-2 | 0.5-1 | 30-40 | 0.5 |
Mechanical Properties of Beryllium Products
| Product | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HV) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Beryllium | 200-300 | 150-200 | 1-2 | 300-400 |
| Beryllium Alloys | 400-600 | 350-500 | 4-8 | 200-300 |
Specification Standards for Beryllium Products
| Product | Standard | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Beryllium | ASTM Beryllium E123 | Standard Specification for Beryllium Plate, Sheet, and Strip |
| Beryllium Alloys | ASTM Beryllium E456 | Standard Specification for Beryllium and Beryllium Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire |