Beryllium
I'll put a spring in your step, don't expect sparks though
Be: Atomic number- 4 ; Atomic mass- 9.012
Beryllium, seen on the period table as Be, is an element belonging to the alkaline earth metals. It is being used today for many important things you probably aren't even aware of!
- It's characteristics include: strong, stable, durable, and even heat & corrosion resistance.
- It only cost $530 for 100 grams!
By: Kendal Griggs
Communications
Battery contacts and electronic devices are made with beryllium due to its durable & weight savings characteristics.
Medicine
Beryllium improves imaging such as X-rays. It is strong, stable, and heat resistance for transparent X-rays.
Transportation
Beryllium is used in automobile airbags because of its strength and corrosion resistance to help save lives.