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- - By Milton Gravitt (***) Date 08-01-2013 12:12
Is it dangerous to use this type of welding rod Copper-Beryllium Alloy Wire.

               M.G.
Parent - By 99205 (***) Date 08-01-2013 15:33
Parent - - By Darrell_B (*) Date 08-02-2013 21:42
My company machines beryllium copper. I have a health document I would like to share.

Suffice to say, BC is hazardous if precautions are not taken.

In it's inert form it's fairly benign, but dust, fumes, and particulate are all know carcinogens.
Attachment: BerylliumAlloys.pdf - Health Hazard Information for Users of Beryllium Copper (233k)
Parent - By Milton Gravitt (***) Date 08-03-2013 12:19
Thanks for everyone's advice and documents
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