No bids for the material were received. Beryllium dust and fines have been recognized as the cause of berylliosis, a chronic lung disease. Harmful effects are minimized by maintaining a clean workplace and requiring the use of safety equipment. The identified resources of beryllium in known domestic deposits are estimated at 66,000 tons of contained beryllium. Because of the relatively high price of beryllium, uses are expected to continue principally in applications that require its light weight, high strength, and high thermal conductivity.
Aluminum nitride can substitute for beryllium oxide in some applications.
E Net exporter. NA Not available. These data are not included in import reliance calculations.