Formation of Beryllium Oxide

2Be + O2 → 2BeO

概要

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.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Oxygen O 1 (g)
反応物 Beryllium Be 2 (s)
生成物 Beryllium Oxide BeO 2 (s)

日常の例

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

産業上の重要性

酸化ベリリウムセラミックスは航空宇宙、軍事電子機器、核反応炉、高出力レーザーシステムに利用される。ただし毒性が高いため特殊な取り扱いが要求される。

特性

タイプ
Synthesis
可逆的
いいえ
エネルギー
発熱性
ΔH
-1208.0 kJ/mol

関連する反応

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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.