4Be9.012Beryllium
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Beryllium (Be)
Beryllium is a small, tightly held market. The United States still mines it; China processes a second stream.
Lots are small and identity-heavy. Export control sits on the ticket before escrow is instructed.
Geo
Mine, process, refine.
| ISO | Country | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | United States | Mine | Utah spor mountain |
| CN | China | Process | Xinjiang beryl and metal |
| KZ | Kazakhstan | Process | Ulba metallurgy |
Forms
- Beryl concentrate
- Be metal
- BeO ceramic
Uses
- Aerospace alloys
- Defence optics
- X-ray windows