Beryllium oxide

Beryllium oxide (beryllia) is used chiefly in technical and electronic ceramics that need high thermal conductivity together with electrical insulation, and in refractory, high-temperature materials. The high-purity grade also serves as a reagent in catalysis, inorganic synthesis and materials-science research.

Beryllium oxide has CAS number 1304-56-9 and the empirical formula BeO (Hill notation). Its molecular weight is 25.01 g/mol, the MDL number is MFCD00003457, and the typical density is 3.01 g/mL at 25 °C.

We supply Beryllium oxide as a high-purity research/reagent grade: purum quality with an assay of 99.98% on a trace metals basis. It is offered for laboratory, research and industrial use; we do not represent it as USP, BP or EP pharmacopoeial grade.

Beryllium oxide is hazardous and carries the signal word Danger (GHS06, GHS08). It is fatal if inhaled (H330) and toxic if swallowed (H301); it may cause cancer by inhalation (H350i) and causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated inhalation (H372). It also causes skin and eye irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction, and may cause respiratory irritation (H315, H317, H319, H335). Avoid dust formation, use adequate ventilation and respiratory protection, wear protective gloves, clothing and eye protection, and consult the Safety Data Sheet before handling.

It is packed in secure, clearly labelled containers suited to a toxic solid and is classified for transport as UN 1566, Class 6.1, Packing Group II. As a substance with German Water Hazard Class WGK 3, it is handled with strict containment. We arrange compliant export documentation and dangerous-goods shipping to laboratory and industrial customers worldwide; pack sizes are confirmed at the time of enquiry.

Contact Tech Serve Solutions with your required quantity, purity and destination, and our team will respond with availability, lead time and a formal quotation. Please note any specific documentation or dangerous-goods requirements when you enquire.