Beryllium Oxide

BeO

IUPAC: Beryllium oxide

CAS: 1304-56-9

Übersicht

Beryllium oxide has a unique combination of high thermal conductivity and excellent electrical insulation. It conducts heat nearly as well as metals while being an electrical insulator. This makes it invaluable in high-power electronics and nuclear reactors.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Beryllium Be 1 9,0122
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Be
Beryllium ×1
36,0%
O
Oxygen ×1
64,0%

Verwendung

  • • High-power electronic heat sinks
  • • Nuclear reactor moderator
  • • Microwave window material
  • • Laser tube component

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ One of the few ceramics with thermal conductivity rivaling metals

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Highly toxic if inhaled as dust
  • ⚠ Causes chronic beryllium disease (berylliosis)
  • ⚠ Carcinogenic

Structure

SMILES

[Be]=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
oxide
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
25,01 g/mol
Dichte
3,0100 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
2507,0 °C
Siedepunkt
3900,0 °C
Löslichkeit
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
25,0071
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Auch bekannt als

Beryllia Bromellite

Verwandte Verbindungen

Bismuth(III) Oxide

Bi₂O₃

Carbon Monoxide

CO

Chromium Trioxide

CrO₃

Cobalt(II) Oxide

CoO

Copper(I) Oxide

Cu₂O

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide

LiNi₀.₃₃Mn₀.₃₃Co₀.₃₃O₂

Gallium(III) Oxide

Ga₂O₃

Aluminum Oxide

Al₂O₃

Antimony Trioxide

Sb₂O₃

Cadmium Oxide

CdO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beryllium Oxide?
Beryllium Oxide (BeO) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Beryllium oxide.
What is the molecular weight of Beryllium Oxide?
Beryllium Oxide has a molar mass of 25.012 g/mol.
What state is Beryllium Oxide at room temperature?
Beryllium Oxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Beryllium Oxide organic or inorganic?
Beryllium Oxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Beryllium Oxide?
Beryllium Oxide (BeO) is composed of Beryllium (Be), Oxygen (O).