Description / Application
Beryllium oxide is a beryllium molecular entity consisting of beryllium (+2 oxidation state) and oxide in the ratio 1:1. In the solid state, BeO adopts the hexagonal wurtzite structure form while in the vapour phase, it is present as discrete diatomic covalent molecules. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent. It is a metal oxide and a beryllium molecular entity.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | BeO |
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| Molecular Weight | 25.012 |
| MFCD | MFCD00003457 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN1566 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H301;H315;H317;H319;H330;H335;H350;H372 |
| Precautionary Statements | P201;P202;P260;P264;P270;P271;P272;P280;P284;P301+P310+P330;P302+P352;P304+P340+P310;P305+P351+P338;P308+P313;P333+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |