Re: Beryllium Oxide

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Original poster: BunnyKiller <bunnikillr@xxxxxxx>

Hey Godfrey...

I deal with lasers and BeO2 is a substantial hazard...  do not grind 
file or create any dust from the material containing BeO2 without 
very effective resporative protection ( basically full face sealed 
dual canister mask... and wash thouroughly afterwards to remove any 
dust that may be created and in contacy with you...  yes its scarey 
it is that bad...  just ask any machinist that has to deal with Be in 
its metal state and slivers that get stuck in the machinist)   Have 
you seen the movie "Monsters" when the monster gets the sock stuck to 
him after coming from the kids room?????  Its about the same senerio....

and you thought mercury was bad or even lead...beryllium is POTENT....
be careful...

if you dont break it to a point where dust is created no worry but no 
grinding please..

Scot D

and yall wonder why Im so weird  ;)   "I love the smell of BeO2 in the morning"



Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Godfrey Loudner" <ggreen@xxxxxxxx>
>
> I have two matching high voltage insulators about 5 inches tall with
> shiny white ceramic between metallic bases and terminals. On the ceramic
> material is printed beryllium oxide. I placed them in a plastic bag and
> washed my hands. I don't intend to file or saw them. Are these
> insulators a hazard to me?
>
> Godfrey Loudner