But why beryllium, the number four element in the periodic table? There are several reasons for this, explains Dickopf, one of which is: "It has a small atomic nucleus, which is why certain ...

When this happens, an electron in the beryllium atom combines with a proton in its nucleus, producing a neutron. This transforms the beryllium atom into lithium, producing a kick of energy that ...

This report concerns our efforts to study the effect of ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) on the urinary excretion of beryllium in 2 patients with beryllium pneumonoconiosis. After ...