Abstract A comprehensive review of the extractive metallurgy of beryllium is presented. Due to the strategic importance and element of secrecy surrounding the metal, any open literature on beryllium is rather limited. However, this review has been made to cover all important aspects of beryllium extraction technology namely, resources of the metal; processing of ores; reduction of fluoride and oxide to get metal and alloy; refining of the metal; post preparation processes to shape metal through powder metallurgical route and preparation of foils and ceramics. Special attention has been given to the topic of toxicology and pollution control. Recyclfng of beryllium will form the concluding section. Information on the removal of impurities during the preparation of intermediate products as well as during reduction to metal and its alloys are described with process principles. Thus this review, with the help of discussion on each unit process and at the same time emphasising on the problems faced in large scale handling of this toxic metal and its compounds, shall provide substantial information presently available on the extractive metallurgy of beryllium.

C.K. GUPTA

S. SAHA

Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review

MINERAL PROCESSING AND EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY REVIEW 发表与矿物处理、加工和利用中的技术、经济和环境问题相关的理论和实践论文。除常规期刊外，当编辑认为读者有足够的兴趣时，将出版侧重于区域和热点主题的特刊。

The Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review publishes theoretical and practical papers related to the technical, economic, and environmental issues in mineral processing, extraction, and utilization. In addition to regular issues, special issues focusing on regional and hot topics will be published when the editors believe there is sufficient interest from readers.

《Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review》发表与矿物处理、加工和利用相关的技术、经济和环境问题的理论与实践论文。除了常规期刊外，当编辑认为读者对此有足够兴趣时，还会出版侧重于特定区域和热点主题的特刊。

Category	Quartile
工程技术	3
工程技术, 冶金工程	2
工程技术, 矿业与矿物加工	3

Extractive Metallurgy of Beryllium

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