Beryllium Nitride

Name:
Beryllium Nitride
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Be3N2
Properties:
Hard, refractory, white crystals. Mp 2200C, reacts with mineral acids to form the corresponding salts of beryllium and ammonia. Readily attached by strong alkali solutions,liberating ammonia.
Derivation:
By heating beryllium metal powder in a dry, oxygen-free nitrogen atmosphere at 700–1400C.
Use:
Atomic energy, production of the radioactive carbon isotope 14C for tracer uses.

See Beryllium.