OBO ID: CHEBI:62842
Term Name: beryllium oxide Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • BeO
  • Beryllia
  • Beryllium monoxide
  • oxoberyllium
Definition: A beryllium molecular entity consisting of beryllium (+2 oxidation state) and oxide in the ratio 1:1. In the solid state, BeO adopts the hexagonal wurtzite structure form while in the vapour phase, it is present as discrete diatomic covalent molecules.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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