Safety
Like all beryllium compounds, BeO is carcinogenic and may cause chronic beryllium disease. Once fired into solid form, it is safe to handle as long as it is not subjected to any machining that generates dust. Beryllium oxide ceramic is not a hazardous waste under Federal law in the USA.
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