Allergic Contact Dermatitis by Beryllium Chloride as Unique Sensitivity: A Case Report

Abstract

In structural applications, the combination of high flexural rigidity, thermal stability, thermal conductivity and low density (1.85 times that of water) makes beryllium metal a desirable aerospace material for aircraft components, missiles, space craft, and satellites. Because of its low density and atomic mass, beryllium is relatively transparent to X-rays and other forms of ionizing radiation; therefore, it is the most common window material for X-ray equipment and components of particle detectors.