Name:
Beryllium
Symbol:
Be
Atomic Number:
4
Atomic Mass:
9.0122
Atomic Volume:
4.89 cc/mol
Discovered By:
Wöhler and Bussy
Discovery Date:
1828
Origin of Name:
Beryllium - (Greek) berryllos (beryl), also called Glucinium or Glucinum (Greek) glykys (sweet)
Toxicity:
Highly toxic, especially in finely dispersed form. Soluble compounds are highly toxic. Beryllium oxide is very toxic. Produces a chronic disease - berylliosis.
Summary:
Extremely toxic metal. Emerald and Aquamarine are precious forms of beryllium.
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