Isolated in 1828 by Friedrich Wöhler in Berlin, Germany and A.A. Bussy in Paris, France
Origin : The name comes from 'beryllos', the Greek for the semi-precious stone beryl.
Description :
A low-density, silvery metal that is alloyed in small amounts with copper and nickel to increase strength. The common ore from which it is derived is beryl; when this mineral contains traces of chromium, the result is emerald. Beryllium and its compounds are poisonous, and inhalation can lead to an incurable inflammation of the lungs called berylliosis.
Image :
Beryllium used in gears and cogs. Click here to see larger version of this image.
