Description
This compound has the molecular formula of Be
2C
and the molecular weight of 30.0351 g/mol. It is a very
hard compound.
Preparation
Beryllium carbide is prepared by heating
the elements at elevated temperatures (above
900°C). It also may be prepared by reduction of BeO
with carbon at a temperature above 1500°C.
Beryllium oxide (BeO) and carbon react at 2000°C(3600 F) to produce the brick-red beryllium carbide.
