Beryllium - Be
The element Beryllium, atomic number 4, is formed from cosmic rays, which results from spallation.
- Name:
- Beryllium
- Symbol:
- Be
- Atomic number (protons):
- 4
- How created:
- cosmic rays
- Process:
- spallation
- Group (column):
- 2
- Period (row):
- 2
- Atomic weight:
- 9.012183100
- Melting point:
- 1560 K
- Boiling point:
- 2742 K
- Density:
- 1.8500000 g/cm3
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