Beryllium
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Element
Name: Beryllium
Symbol: Be
Atomic Number: 4
Atomic Mass: 9.01 amu
Number of electrons: 4
Classification: Standard Metal
Crystal structure: Hexagonal
Color: Grey
Date of Discovery: 1798
Name of Discoverer: Fredrich Wohler
Name Origin: Derived from the mineral Beryl
Uses: Spacecrafts, aircrafts, and missiles.
Obtained from: Beryl or Chrysoberyl.