Every time we talk about beryllium oxide
(BeO), the first thinking is that it's toxic to amateurs and professionals
alike.
Although beryllium oxide is toxic,
beryllium oxide ceramics are not toxic.
At present, the BeO ceramics has been used
in high performance, high power microwave, high frequency electronic transistor
packaging, high density circuit chip components, the heat generated by the
system can timely dissipated by using BeO materials, to ensure the stability and
reliability of the system.
In addition to high temperature resistance
and corrosion resistance, ceramic materials also need to have better structural
stability. Neutron reflections and moderators for nuclear fuel are usually made
of beryllium oxide, B4C, or graphite. The high temperature irradiation
stability of BeO ceramics is better than that of metal: Higher density than
beryllium metal; the strength is better at high temperature; high thermal
conductivity, cheaper than beryllium metal.
All these excellent properties make it more
suitable for use as reflectors, moderators and dispersed phase combustion
assemblies in reactors.
In fact, BeO ceramic is a kind of
refractory material.
In addition, the BeO ceramic crucible can
be used to melt rare and precious metals, especially in metals or alloys
requiring high purity, while the operating temperature of the crucible can
reach 2000 ° C.
Due to its high melting temperature (2550 °
C) and high chemical stability (alkali), thermal stability and purity, BeO
ceramics can be used for molten glazes and plutonium.
Nextgen Advanced Materials can supply
various BeO products for customers. For more information, please contact us.
