Difference between revisions of "Beryllium"
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Beryllium = known human carcinogen | Beryllium = known human carcinogen | ||
− | Beryllium dust (from shredding) & fumes (from high temp metal refining processes) can cause berylliosis with permanent lung scarring, and can be fatal | + | Beryllium dust (from shredding) & fumes (from high temp metal refining processes) can cause berylliosis with permanent lung scarring, and can be fatal. |
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+ | ===References=== | ||
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+ | 1. http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/berylliu.html | ||
[[Category:Ewaste]] | [[Category:Ewaste]] |
Revision as of 00:40, 10 September 2008
Found in:
- Springs, relays, clips and connections on boards where flexibility in copper is needed
- copper-beryllium alloy (typically 98% copper, 2% beryllium)
Impacts:
Beryllium = known human carcinogen
Beryllium dust (from shredding) & fumes (from high temp metal refining processes) can cause berylliosis with permanent lung scarring, and can be fatal.