Atomic properties
Market data
Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight | Typical Purity | Price Range (USD/kg) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryllium Metal | Be | 9.01 g/mol | 98.0-99.5% | $500-800 | Aerospace, nuclear, X-ray windows |
| Beryllium-Copper Master Alloy | Be-Cu (2-3% Be) | Variable | 1.8-2.0% Be | $20-35 | Springs, electrical contacts |
| Beryllium Oxide | BeO | 25.01 g/mol | 99.0-99.99% | $150-400 | Ceramics, electronics cooling |
| Beryllium Hydroxide | Be(OH)₂ | 43.03 g/mol | 95-99% | $200-350 | Beryllium metal production |
| Beryllium Fluoride | BeF₂ | 47.01 g/mol | 99.0-99.9% | $300-500 | Nuclear reactors, glass production |
| Beryllium Powder | Be | 9.01 g/mol | 98.5-99.5% | $800-1,200 | Powder metallurgy, research |
| Beryllium Foil | Be | 9.01 g/mol | 99.0-99.5% | $1,000-2,000 | X-ray windows, neutron sources |
| Beryllium Sulfate | BeSO₄·4H₂O | 177.14 g/mol | 98-99% | $250-400 | Chemical synthesis |
| High-Purity Be Metal | Be | 9.01 g/mol | 99.95-99.99% | $1,500-3,000 | Semiconductor, optics |
| Beryllium Chloride | BeCl₂ | 79.92 g/mol | 98-99% | $350-600 | Organic synthesis catalyst |
Suppliers by country
🇺🇸 United States
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Materion Corporation | Metal, oxide, alloys, powder, foil, compounds | World's largest beryllium producer, vertically integrated |
| IBC Advanced Alloys | Be-Cu alloys, Be-Al alloys | Copper-beryllium castings, nuclear applications |
| American Elements | High-purity metal, compounds, nanomaterials | Research-grade materials, custom synthesis |
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Ulba Metallurgical Plant | Beryllium metal, master alloys, compounds | Nuclear-grade beryllium, tantalum-beryllium |
🇨🇳 China
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Xinjiang Nonferrous Metals | Beryllium concentrates, hydroxide | Beryl ore processing |
| Hunan Shuikoushan | Be-Cu alloys, beryllium oxide | Copper-beryllium products |
🇷🇺 Russia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Russian State Corporation | Beryllium metal, compounds | Nuclear applications, research materials |
🇯🇵 Japan
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| NGK Insulators | Beryllium-copper products, BeO ceramics | Electronic components, heat sinks |
| Furukawa Electric | Be-Cu alloys, strips, rods | Precision alloys for electronics |
Market demand by product form
| Product Form | Global Market Size | USA Market | Asia Market | Growth Rate (CAGR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryllium-Copper Alloys | $280 million | 35% share | 45% share | 4.2% |
| Pure Beryllium Metal | $95 million | 55% share | 20% share | 3.5% |
| Beryllium Oxide | $45 million | 40% share | 35% share | 5.8% |
| Other Be Compounds | $25 million | 45% share | 30% share | 3.2% |
| Beryllium Powder | $18 million | 60% share | 25% share | 6.5% |
Market trends
Supply Concentration: USA controls ~55% of global beryllium production through Materion Strategic Material: Classified as critical mineral by USA, EU, Japan due to defense applications Recycling Challenges: Limited recycling due to toxicity concerns and specialized handling requirements Alternative Development: Research into aluminum-scandium and titanium alloys as Be-Cu substitutes Price Stability: Long-term contracts dominate; spot market very limited Regulatory Pressure: Stricter workplace exposure limits driving automation in processing Emerging Applications: 5G infrastructure and quantum computing creating new demand
Moles per kilogram
| Product Form | Formula | MW (g/mol) | Moles/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beryllium Metal | Be | 9.01 | 110.99 |
| Beryllium Oxide | BeO | 25.01 | 39.98 |
| Beryllium Hydroxide | Be(OH)₂ | 43.03 | 23.24 |
| Beryllium Fluoride | BeF₂ | 47.01 | 21.27 |
| Beryllium Sulfate (hydrated) | BeSO₄·4H₂O | 177.14 | 5.65 |
| Beryllium Chloride | BeCl₂ | 79.92 | 12.51 |
References
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
- Missing section: Raw Material Sources
- Missing section: Production Cost
- Missing section: Energy Consumption