Summary Beryllium is a highly toxic metal so it is not of great practical value and is not researched a great deal. But since it has a low molecular weight it is useful as a window in x-ray spectrometers because it doesn't absorb the X-rays used to detect the heavier elements.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Brady Haran Martyn Poliakoff Neil Barnes Peter Licence
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Dec 31, 2008
Official sites : Official YouTube Channel
Language : English
Summary Beryllium is a highly toxic metal so it is not of great practical value and is not researched a great deal. But since it has a low molecular weight it is useful as a window in x-ray spectrometers because it doesn't absorb the X-rays used to detect the heavier elements.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Dec 31, 2008
Official sites : Official YouTube Channel
Language : English