Beryllium and Copper‐Beryllium Alloys1. Issue 1 (18th October 2017) - Nagel, Nikolaus
Abstract: The light metal beryllium is a comparatively rare element, which nowadays is primarily derived from bertrandite. It is mainly used as pure metal or in the form of copper‐beryllium alloys, e.g., in automotive industry, aerospace, and electrical components. The wide range of applications is mainly attributed to the extremely high rigidity/density ratio. An overview of the history of the metal, its production and recycling as well as the properties of CuBe alloys are given. Abstract : Beryllium is a critical raw material used in various branches of industry due to its extremely high strength/density ratio and other important properties such as resistance to corrosion and spark formation. Since it is difficult to replace, optimization of the extraction technologies and recycling methods is the focus of future research.