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Beryllium

Element Symbol:BeProtons: 4Electrons:4Neutrons:5

Atomic #:4

- Beryllium is commonly found in coal, wood, vegetables, food stuffs and gemstones such as aquamarine and emerald. -Found at ppb levels in most plants and vegetables. -Naturally occuring in ground water and surface water.Interesting Facts-Beryllium is the fourth element on the periodic table and the 44th most abundant element in the earth's crust. -Beryllium is two-thirds the density of aluminum -By weight, Beryllium has six times the specific stiffness of steel.

Where is Beryllium found in nature?

Important uses for this element:

-Once used in fluorescent lighting tubes.

-also used in Neuclear reactorsas a reflector and obsorber ofneutrons, a shield and a moderator.

-Beryllium is virtually transparent to x-rays and henceit is used in radiation windows for x-ray tubes.

Beryllium has TWO Valence Electrons!

Three Characteristic Properties:HydridesFluoridesChlorides

Atomic Mass: 9.012: