High heat-absorption capacity

* a pound will absorb as much heat as 5 pounds of copper

Nonmagnetic

Dimensional stability

Good corrosion resistance

Lowest thermal neutron absorption cross-section of any metal

High permeability (transparency) to X-rays

Can be machined to close tolerances

Many Products and Processes Use Beryllium’s Properties

Beryllium metal has been produced for various industrial uses since the late 1950s.

Both structural and instrument grade materials are manufactured, especially for use in aerospace and defense:

* Windshield frames and other structures in high-speed aircraft and space vehicles

* Aircraft and space shuttle brakes

* Satellite mirrors and space telescopes

* Inertial guidance systems and gyroscopes