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Element Index (B)
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Beryllium
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Bromine
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Beryllium oxide
CAS no: 1304-56-9 Formula: BeO Molecular weight: 25.011
Physical Data
Appearance: Hexagonal white crystals or powder
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Melting point: 2577°C
Boiling point: -
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Density: 3.01 g/cm3
Solubility: -
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Thermodynamic Data
Enthalpy of formation: -609.4 kJ/mol
Gibbs energy of formation: -580.1 kJ/mol
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Entropy: 13.8 J/mol K
Heat capacity: 25.6 J/mol K
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Behavior and Chemical Properties
BeO insulates electrically like a ceramic but conducts heat like a metal.
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