Beryllium+ Jose


 * Element Name**: Beryllium


 * Element Symbol**: Be


 * Atomic Mass**: 9[[image:Beryllium_Joey.png width="288" height="383" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 4


 * Protons**: 4


 * Electrons**: 4


 * Discovery:** Louis-Nicholas-Vauquelin in 1828


 * How It Was Named**: From the Greek named Beryl, a type of mineral


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 1287°C


 * Boiling Point**: 2471°C


 * Characteristics**:
 * It Black
 * Its poison
 * Its strong, lightweight earth metal


 * Uses of Element**: Used for making windows for X-ray tubes


 * Interesting Facts**:

Rare element in the earth and the universe. The element is not known to be necessary or useful for either plant or animal life. Beryllium alloyed is used for aircraft and missiles.

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