Beryllium Oxide

BeO

IUPAC: Beryllium oxide

CAS: 1304-56-9

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Beryllium Be 1 9,0122
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

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

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Structure

SMILES

[Be]=O

Propiedades

Tipo
oxide
Estado
solid
Masa molar
25,01 g/mol
Densidad
3,0100 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
2507,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
3900,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

También conocido como

Beryllia Bromellite

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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).