On a pound for pound basis, beryllium is six times stronger than steel.
Beryllium plays an indispensable role in modern society.
First discovered more than two centuries ago, beryllium is a naturally occurring metallic element found in rocks, coal and oil, even the soil in your backyard. Beryllium was not widely used in industry until the 1940s and 1950s. As an industrial material, beryllium possesses some uncommon qualities such as its ability to withstand extreme heat, remain stable over a wide range of temperatures, and function as an excellent thermal conductor. These attributes make it a unique material suitable for a host of diverse, demanding applications. Beryllium's physical and mechanical properties are unmatched by any other metal.