Beryllium by Pauleen Dyer - 9781633215900

Beryllium: Physicochemical Properties, Applications and Safety Concerns\nby Pauleen Dyer\nPaperback\nEnglish\n\nBrand new copy from BookCurl \u2013 the UK independent online bookseller.\n\n------------------------------\nBook details\n------------------------------\nAuthor: Pauleen Dyer\nTitle: Beryllium: Physicochemical Properties, Applications and Safety Concerns\nFormat: Paperback\nLanguage: English\nTopic: Chemistry\nPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc\nPublication year: 2014\nISBN-13: 9781633215900\nISBN-10: 1633215903\nRRP: \u00A3115.99\n\n------------------------------\nDescription\n------------------------------\nBeryllium (Be) is a lightweight metal with unique chemical and physical properties. It is stiff, resistant to corrosion, a good conductor of electricity and heat, and dimensionally stable during extreme temperature changes. These properties have made it desirable for many commercial and defense applications, such as aircraft and satellite structures, high-speed el.