Reports of Government-supported research on the physical and process metallurgy of beryllium that were received at DMIC during the period 1958-1960, inclusive, are summarized, together with some reports and publications of foreign authors. No proprietary or classified information is included. In addition, reference is made to some of the more importa t writings on health hazards and safety procedures that appeared during the period covered. (Author).

General weight, strength, and thermal properties of beryllium are discussed. Examples of beryllium application are given which show both weight savings and reduction of thermal stresses in high temperature environments. Specific weight reductions are demonstrated for a ballistic missile and a lunar rocket.

This book introduces beryllium; its history, its chemical, mechanical, and physical properties including nuclear properties. The 29 chapters include the mineralogy of beryllium and the preferred global sources of ore bodies. The identification and specifics of the industrial metallurgical processes used to form oxide from the ore and then metal from the oxide are thoroughly described. The special features of beryllium chemistry are introduced, including analytical chemical practices. Beryllium compounds of industrial interest are identified and discussed. Alloying, casting, powder processing, forming, metal removal, joining and other manufacturing processes are covered. The effect of composition and process on the mechanical and physical properties of beryllium alloys assists the reader in material selection. The physical metallurgy chapter brings conformity between chemical and physical metallurgical processing of beryllium, metal, alloys, and compounds. The environmental degradation of beryllium and its alloys both in aqueous and high temperature condition are presented. The health and environmental issues are thoroughly presented the current requirements and established practices for handling beryllium in the workplace are available. A thorough list of references will assist the user of this book.