Beryllium Sulfate

Beryllium sulfate is a chemical compound with the formula BeSO4. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. The compound can be prepared by reacting beryllium hydroxide or beryllium oxide with sulfuric acid.

Beryllium sulfate has a very low solubility product constant, which means it has limited solubility in water. This property makes it useful for the purification of beryllium from impurities in various industrial processes.

The compound is also known for its toxicity. Inhalation or ingestion of beryllium sulfate can cause serious health effects, including lung cancer and chronic beryllium disease (CBD). Therefore, proper safety precautions are necessary when handling this compound, and its use should be restricted to only qualified professionals trained in the safe handling of hazardous substances.