Beryllium Sputtering Targets (Be)

Beryllium is a chemical element with the symbol Be and atomic number 4. It is a relatively rare element in the universe, usually occurring as a product of the spallation of larger atomic nuclei that have collided with cosmic rays. Within the cores of stars, Beryllium is depleted as it is fused and creates larger elements. It is a divalent element that occurs naturally in minerals only with other elements. Notable gemstones which contain Beryllium include Beryl (Aquamarine, Emerald) and Chrysoberyl. It is a steel-gray, strong, lightweight, and brittle alkaline earth metal as a free element. The Beryllium sputtering target can be used as an inherent filter on an X-ray tube that is important to determine X-ray energy.