beryllium copper

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From: Lauren Weinstein
Date: Tue, 03 Nov 1992 04:30

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Greetings.  While going through some socket specs the other day, I noticed
that the contacts were spec'd as "beryllium copper".  Unless memory
fails me, I seem to recall that beryllium is a horribly toxic substance,
and extremely carcinogenic.  Is it completely safe in what I assume is
a copper alloy?  Are there any special handling procedures necessary
or advised for dealing with such an alloy?

Thanks.

--Lauren--

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