Beryllium Oxide
Beryllium oxide, commonly known as beryllia, is a compound composed of the elements beryllium and oxygen, with the chemical formula BeO. It is a white, odorless, and tasteless solid that is an electrical insulator with high thermal conductivity.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of beryllium oxide properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | BeO |
| Molar Mass | 25.011 g/mol |
| Density | 3010 kg/m3 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | 2578 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 245 - 250 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 996.5 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) | 7.5×10-6 - 9.7×10-6 1/°C |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Magnetic Susceptibility | -0.0000119 cm3/mol |
Note: unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017.