Facts about the
Definition of the Element Beryllium
The Element Beryllium is defined as...
A high-melting, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, rigid, steel-gray
metallic element used as an aerospace structural material, as a
moderator and reflector in nuclear reactors, and in a copper alloy
used for springs, electrical contacts, and non-sparking tools.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Beryllium
What are the origins of the word Beryllium ?
The name originates from the Greek word beryllos meaning beryl.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Beryllium
Beryllium is classified as an "Alkaline Earth Metals" which are
located in Group 2 elements of the Periodic Table. An Element
classified as an Alkaline Earth Metals are found in the Earth’s
crust, but not in the elemental form as they are so reactive.
Instead, they are widely distributed in rock structures.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Beryllium
Beryllium was discovered in France by Nicolas-Louis Vauquelin in
beryl and in emeralds in 1798 and was isolated as the metal
independently by Friedrich Wöhler and A.A. Bussy in 1828.
Occurrence of the
element Beryllium in
the Atmosphere
The atmosphere contains only 0.94% volume of argon (1.29% mass)
Common Uses of
Beryllium
Electric light bulbs
Fluorescent tubes
The Properties of the Element Beryllium
Name of Element : Beryllium
Symbol of Beryllium Element : Ar
Atomic Number of the element Beryllium : 18
Atomic Mass of Beryllium : 39.948 amu
Beryllium Melting Point: -189.3 °C - 83.85 °K
Beryllium Boiling Point: -186.0 °C - 87.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Beryllium : 18
Number of Neutrons in Argon : 22
Crystal Structure of Beryllium Element : Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 1.784 g/cm3
Color of Argon : Colorless
The element Beryllium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Beryllium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Beryllium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Beryllium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Beryllium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Beryllium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Beryllium was discovered in France by Nicolas-Louis
Vauquelin in beryl and in emeralds in 1798 and was isolated as the
metal independently by Friedrich Wöhler and A.A. Bussy in 1828. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Beryllium is
just one element that can be found.
