Difference between beryllium and aluminium

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Difference between beryllium and aluminium

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Hi all ,
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Now the question is how to differentiate between aluminium and beryllium metals, if i have two pieces one is aluminium and the other is beryllium.  ? How to know the beryllium which i want.
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Check the specific gravity. If both peace same volume then you can weight it. Chemical analyses are more complicated and Beryllium is very poisson and carcinogen better don't touch it or work with. It.
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Re: Difference between beryllium and aluminium

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No they are different in shape and weight, any chemical alternative to check if this sample is beryllium
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