Two compounds of Be which are useful are Beryllium oxide
(BeO) and Beryllium chloride (BeCl2)
BeO is a white
crystalline solid that is prepared by heating beryllium carbonate, or through
dehydration of beryllium hydroxide or by combustion of
Be.
BeCO3--> BeO +
CO2
Be (OH) 2 --> BeO +
H2O
2 Be + O2 --> 2
BeO
This compound is used in many applications that require
the properties of both an electrical insulator and an excellent heat conductor. BeO has
a high strength and hardness and a very high melting point. It is used in radio
frequency transmitters in telecommunication.
Beryllium
chloride is a Lewis acid. It is prepared by treating Be with
HCl.
Be + 2 HCl --> BeCl2 +
H2
The anhydrous salt of BeCl2 is used in several organic
reactions as a catalyst.
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