Beryllium Chloride

CAS# 7787-47-5

Product Description

Beryllium chloride is a chemical compound with various industrial applications.

Product:

Beryllium Chloride

CAS:

7787-47-5

Synonym:

Beryllium dichloride

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White or yellow crystals

Boiling point

482 °C

Density

1.899 g/cm3

Melting point

399 °C

Molecular Weight

79.9

Purity

95%

Refractive index

1.553

Uses, Applications & Markets

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Beryllium Chloride used in many
industry applications

Beryllium chloride is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. Here are some of its uses:

  1. Organic Synthesis: Beryllium chloride is utilized as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.
  2. Electroplating: It may be used in electroplating baths for the deposition of beryllium coatings onto metal surfaces, providing corrosion resistance and enhancing surface properties.
  3. Fluorescent Lighting: Beryllium chloride is employed in the production of fluorescent lamps and lighting fixtures as a phosphor binder to enhance light output and color rendering properties.
  4. Nuclear Reactors: It finds applications in nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants as a neutron moderator and coolant, helping to control and regulate nuclear fission reactions.
  5. Gas Phase Chlorination: Beryllium chloride is used in gas phase chlorination processes for the production of organic chlorinated compounds, plastics, and polymers.
  6. Catalyst Manufacturing: It serves as a precursor in the manufacture of various beryllium-containing catalysts used in petrochemical refining, polymerization, and chemical synthesis processes.
  7. Organometallic Chemistry: Beryllium chloride is employed in organometallic chemistry as a starting material for the synthesis of beryllium-containing organometallic compounds used in research and industrial applications.
  8. High-Temperature Materials: It may be incorporated into ceramic and glass compositions to improve thermal stability, mechanical strength, and resistance to chemical corrosion at elevated temperatures.