Formation of Beryllium Oxide

2Be + O2 → 2BeO

Descripción general

Beryllium reacts with oxygen to form beryllium oxide, an extremely hard and thermally stable ceramic. BeO has the unusual combination of being an excellent electrical insulator while also being a superb thermal conductor, comparable to some metals.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Oxygen O 1 (g)
Reactivo Beryllium Be 2 (s)
Producto Beryllium Oxide BeO 2 (s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Beryllium oxide ceramics are used in high-power electronics as heat sinks, though handling requires safety precautions due to beryllium toxicity.

Importancia industrial

La cerámica de BeO se utiliza en aeroespacial, electrónica militar, reactores nucleares y sistemas láser de alta potencia. Se requieren estrictas medidas de seguridad por su toxicidad.

Propiedades

Tipo
Synthesis
Reversible
No
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-1208,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Formation of Beryllium Oxide?
The balanced equation is: 2Be + O₂ → 2BeO.
What type of reaction is Formation of Beryllium Oxide?
Formation of Beryllium Oxide is a synthesis reaction.
Is Formation of Beryllium Oxide exothermic or endothermic?
Formation of Beryllium Oxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1208.0 kJ/mol.