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 Beryllium 

  • Discovery: Discovered by Louis-Nicolas Vauquelin in 1797

  • Atomic Radii: 112 pm

  • Melting Point: 1287 °C

  • Boiling Point: 2970 °C

     

 Applications:

  • used in multi processor digital devices to prevent damage caused by overheating

  • in thin foil form essential for CT scanning and mammography

  • beryllium alloys aids in breathing systems used by firefighters and rescue crews

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