How can I tell from Brass or Beryllium?

[martinjj]

I would like to cut this up and use on some future knives but not if it is Beryllium. I have never heard of the stuff but was looking at some old post and saw a thread about Brass not being brass. Any thoughts would be great.
Martin

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

I doubt it is Beryllium- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beryllium

It looks like a used brass hammer which is useful. I would put a handle on it and keep it.

 

[rhinoknives]

I agree with Chuck here that it looks like a plain old Brass hammer and considering the uses of Beryllium
I don't think any one would make a Mallet out of it.

Also it's good to have a brass Mallet to pound on a few things around the shop.

Laurence

www.rhinoknives.com/

 

[martinjj]

Thanks Chuck and Laurence!!

Martin

 

[Mike Martinez]

Just a thought... Beryllium is added to brass, and copper as well as others to improve their rigidity and strength.

 

[rhinoknives]

Just a thought... Beryllium is added to brass, and copper as well as others to improve their rigidity and strength.

Yes, I am not a expert in this field but my understanding is the Beryllium is added in hi tech airspace and other applications. I doubt seriously if it's in the old mallet head.

Laurence

www.rhinoknives.com/