Every atom has an atomic number, even Beryllium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?
The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Beryllium (That most people don't know).
Beryllium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Be (Beryllium)
Description
Hard, brittle, steel-gray metal. Lightest rigid metal. Formerly called glucinium (Gl) for its sweet but deadly taste.
State at 20 °C
Solid
Sources
Found mostly in minerals like beryl [AlBe3(Si6O18)] and chrysoberyl (Al2BeO4). Pure beryllium is obtained by chemically reducing beryl mineral. Also by electrolysis of beryllium chloride.
Found mostly in minerals like beryl [AlBe3(Si6O18)] and chrysoberyl (Al2BeO4). Pure beryllium is obtained by chemically reducing beryl mineral. Also by electrolysis of beryllium chloride.
Uses
Its ability to absorb large amounts of heat makes it useful in spacecraft, missiles, aircraft, etc. Emeralds are beryl crystals with chromium traces giving them their green color.
Its ability to absorb large amounts of heat makes it useful in spacecraft, missiles, aircraft, etc. Emeralds are beryl crystals with chromium traces giving them their green color.
Discovery
Discovered By: Fredrich Wöhler, A.A.Bussy
Year: 1798
Location: Germany/France
Discovered By: Fredrich Wöhler, A.A.Bussy
Year: 1798
Location: Germany/France
Name Origin
Greek: beryllos, "beryl" (a mineral).
Greek: beryllos, "beryl" (a mineral).
Atomic Mass
9,012182
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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Along with basic atom / element information (like Beryllium-Be atomic number and all the other atom data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
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