Working With Beryllium Copper

Abstract

Beryllium Copper: Several alloys processed. Manufacture of bushings. Removal tools manufactured from beryllium copper (ex. chisels). Developed local processing specification for handling beryllium copper parts and raw stock August 2002. Artisans and supervisors familiar with MSDS. Concerns: Working with beryllium copper a personnel hazard. Fine particles of beryllium copper from machining, grinding, sanding, filing and any other operation that removes base metal. Beryllium dust or fumes irritate the respiratory tract. Hypersensitive or allergic reactions to repeated or prolonged exposure. Symptoms include redness, itching and pain when exposed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA604768

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Alloys
  • Base Metal
  • Beryllium
  • Compressed Air
  • Copper
  • Copper Alloys
  • Elements
  • Engineering
  • Hazardous Substances
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Information Operations
  • Machining
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Particles
  • Waste Management

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  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology