Formation of Beryllium Oxide

2Be + O2 → 2BeO

개요

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.

참여 물질

역할 물질 계수 상태
반응물 Oxygen O 1 (g)
반응물 Beryllium Be 2 (s)
생성물 Beryllium Oxide BeO 2 (s)

일상 속 예시

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

산업적 중요성

산화베릴륨은 금속에 버금가는 열전도율과 뛰어난 전기 절연성을 겸비하여 고성능 전자 부품의 방열 기판으로 사용됩니다. 핵 반응로의 중성자 반사체로도 활용됩니다.

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.