Beryllium
Beryllium Sheet/Window
As a free element Beryllium is a steel-gray, strong, lightweight and brittle alkaline earth metal. Beryllium is relatively transparent to X-rays and other forms of ionizing radiation; therefore, it is the most common window material for X-ray equipment and components of particle physics experiments.
EPI Materials supplies high purity Beryllium Foil and Beryllium Sheets in varying size and thickness for a wide range of industrial use
Overview
BERYLLIUM FOIL/SHEET is our main product and has been delivered to wide range of customers in north America and Europe.
Purity: 98.5%. Chemical Component:
| Element | Fe | Al | Si | Mg | Mn | BeO | Be2C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content (Max)/ % | 0.115 | 0.0068 | 0.0058 | 0.0021 | 0.0015 | 1 | 0.021 |
Available Shapes and Dimensions
For Disc:
| Thickness (mm) | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.02 ~ 0.05 (tolerance: -/+ 0.005) | ≤ 50 (tolerance: +0/-0.2) |
| 0.05 ~ 0.1 (tolerance: -/+ 0.01) | ≤ 100 (tolerance: +0/-0.3) |
| 0.1 ~ 0.5 (tolerance: -/+ 0.02 ~ -/+ 0.03) | ≤ 100 (tolerance: +0/-0.3) |
| 0.5 ~ 1.5 (tolerance: -/+ 0.05 ~ -/+ 0.1) | ≤ 100 (tolerance: +0/-0.3) |
For Rectangle:
| Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.02 ~ 0.05 (tolerance: -/+ 0.005) | ≤ 50 (tolerance: +0/-0.2) | ≤ 50 (tolerance: +0/-0.2) |
| 0.05 ~ 0.1 (tolerance: -/+ 0.01) | ≤ 100 (tolerance: +0/-0.3) | ≤ 100 (tolerance: +0/-0.3) |
| 0.1 ~ 0.5 (tolerance: -/+ 0.02 ~ -/+ 0.03) | ≤ 100 (tolerance: +0/-0.4) | ≤ 150 (tolerance: +0/-0.4) |
| 0.5 ~ 1.5 (tolerance: -/+ 0.05 ~ -/+ 0.1) | ≤ 100 (tolerance: +0/-0.45) | ≤ 200 (tolerance: +0/-0.45) |
Surface Condition
- The surface should be clean, flat without any cracks, scratches and black dots larger than 0.25mm diameter.
- Slight airtight black dots (<0.25mm) and scratches are acceptable.
- The edge maybe slightly oxidized by wire cut.
Applications
- Used in the medical industry for imaging, diagnostics, and laser applications due to its strength and stability.
– Beryllium is used in imaging equipment for Homeland Security.
– Beryllium foil is used in high-resolution medical radiography.
– Beryllium is used in analytical equipment for blood, HIV, and other diseases.
- Used for aerospace and military applications due to its lightweight properties, low density and high thermal conductivity.
– Lightweight beryllium components are frequently applied to electronics and military systems requiring precise operation under extreme conditions.
– Pure beryllium used in military fighter jets requiring speed and maneuverability.
– Beryllium components enhance surveillance and targeting systems in military helicopters.
– Military communications use copper beryllium alloys in network tubes, rotors, and switches due to its high strength and electrical / thermal conductive properties.
- Miscellaneous uses include:
– Used as a component in particle physics experiments.
– Used as a material in acoustic applications for its damping properties.
– Beryllium is used to manufacture x-ray tubes and detectors required to monitor the flow of water, oil, and gas during well extraction.