Formula of beryllium oxide: Be(OH)2
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Beryllium hydroxide is found in minerals such as bertrandite and beryl. It is also used in the production of beryllium metal and beryllium alloys.
The compound Be(HCO3)2 is formed by combining beryllium (Be) with two bicarbonate (HCO3-) ions. Beryllium is a group 2 element with a 2+ charge, while bicarbonate is a polyatomic ion with a 1- charge. By combining one beryllium ion with two bicarbonate ions, the charges balance out to form a neutral compound. The chemical formula for beryllium bicarbonate is Be(HCO3)2.
Beryllium is mostly found in minerals such as bertrandite, beryl, and chrysoberyl. These minerals are typically found in igneous rocks, pegmatites, and hydrothermal veins. The largest producers of beryllium are the United States, China, and Kazakhstan.
The luster of beryllium minerals can vary, but most commonly they exhibit a vitreous or glassy luster. This gives them a shiny and reflective appearance when light hits their surface, similar to glass.
Beryllium was discovered intentionally by Louis-Nicolas Vauquelin in 1798 while analyzing an emerald gemstone. He found a new element within the gemstone which was later named beryllium.
Ammonium hydroxide contains the elements nitrogen, hydrogen, and oxygen. Its chemical formula is NH4OH.