Beryllium is an alkaline earth metal from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white metal that is relatively rare in the Earth's crust. Beryllium has a wide range of industrial applications, including the production of heat-resistant alloys and components for the aerospace industry. It is also used to make x-ray tubes, nuclear reactors and high-energy particle accelerators.
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| Atomic number | 4 |
| Group | IIA |
| Period | 2 |
| Mass | 9.012182 |
| Latin name | Beryllium |
| Electron configuration | 1s2 2s2 |
| Oxidation state | 0, 1, 2 |