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beryllium plate is one of the most versatile and cost effective materials available in a wide variety of standard and custom shapes and sizes. It is used for a wide range of aerospace, oilfield, nuclear and chemical industry applications. This alloy is nonmagnetic, resistant to oxidation and corrosion, and is extremely high strength and durable even at elevated or cryogenic temperatures. It also exhibits superior ductility and good response to precipitation hardening treatments.
It is also transparent to X-rays and other forms of ionizing radiation. It is a brittle steel-gray alkaline earth metal, with a modulus of elasticity about one-third greater than steel and is nonmagnetic. It is highly resistant to concentrated nitric acid and has excellent thermal conductivity.
Despite its many desirable properties, beryllium is very rare in nature. It is found only in combination with other elements in the form of beryllium minerals, most notably beryl (aquamarine, emerald and red beryl). It is also a byproduct of spallation reactions within the cores of stars.
In the laboratory, beryllium can be readily manipulated and formed into complex parts because of its high stiffness-to-weight ratio. It is also easy to machine, weld and heat treat.
However, beryllium is a toxic metal that, when inhaled, can cause a chronic life-threatening disease known as berylliosis. Consequently, it requires special safety measures in use and handling, and specialized equipment is needed to prevent the formation of dust particles. Small quantities of beryllium can be handled in an air-filled glove box, but larger volumes require the use of a sealed vessel.