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Title:
Available Information on Be2C
Author(s):
Saul, A. M. [North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.]; Smith, W. J. [North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.]
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1956 Aug 23
Declassification Date:
1997 Apr 07
Declassification Status:
Declassified
Document Pages:
7 p.
Accession Number:
None
Document Number(s):
NAA-SR-MEMO-1702
Originating Research Org.:
North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
OpenNet Entry Date:
2017 Jun 27
OpenNet Modified Date:
2023 Nov 09
Description/Abstract:
Beryllium carbide is made by the high temperature reaction of beryllium oxide and graphite: 2BeO + 3C = Be2C + 2CO. This reaction is usually carried out in graphite crucibles in a hydrogen atmosphere at maximum temperatures in the range of 3900° F to 4100° F.