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- From: schuch@phx.mcd.mot.com (John Schuch)
- Subject: Re: beryllium copper
- Message-ID: <1992Nov5.143247.10666@phx.mcd.mot.com>
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- Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1992 14:32:47 GMT
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- In article <118.UUL1.3#666@vortex.COM> lauren@vortex.COM (Lauren Weinstein) writes:
- >Greetings. While going through some socket specs the other day, I noticed
- >that the contacts were spec'd as "beryllium copper". Unless memory
- >fails me, I seem to recall that beryllium is a horribly toxic substance,
- >and extremely carcinogenic. Is it completely safe in what I assume is
- >a copper alloy? Are there any special handling procedures necessary
- >or advised for dealing with such an alloy?
- >
- >Thanks.
- >
- >--Lauren--
-
- I remember in a machine shop class some time ago being told to avoid
- the dust, but be very careful not to get stabbed or cut by the shavings
- or sharp edges on beryllium copper. He said the wound would always
- become infected and take a very long time to heal. Hear-say, but that's
- what I was told.
-
- John
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