BERYLLIUM

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Physical Characteristics

Sources of Beryllium

Industrial Uses

Health Hazards

Sampling and Analysis

• air sampling

• wipe sampling

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Information Sources

http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele004.html

http://www.nuclearactive.org/docs/be.html

http://www.radiochemistry.org/periodictable/elements/4.html

http://www.hanford.gov/safety/beryllium/FinalBerylliumReport.htm

http://www.speclab.com/elements/beryllium.htm

National Jewish Medical and Research Center: www.njc.org

Septon, Jerry; Abel, Ray; Simmons, Michael: Metal and Metalloid Particulates in Workplace Atmospheres (ICP Analysis). OSHA Technical Center, www.osha.gov. Sept 2002.

Kriebel D, et al. The pulmonary toxicity of beryllium. Am Rev Respir Dis 1988; 137:464-473.

Kreiss K, et al. Risks of beryllium disease related to work processes at a metal, alloy, and oxide production plant. Occup Environ Med 1997; 54:605-612.