Assertion: beryllium | /r/CapableOf | transmit x rays
Facets:
value: because of its low atomic weight
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Beryllium transmits X rays much better than glass or other metals; this property, together with its high melting point, makes it desirable as a window material for high-intensity X-ray tubes.
text: Because of its low atomic weight, beryllium transmits X-rays 17 times as well as aluminum and has been extensively used in making windows for X-ray tubes.