Brisson M.J., Ekechukwu A.A. (Eds.) Beryllium: Environmental Analysis and Monitoring

Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, 2009. — 215 p. — ISBN: 1847559034Beryllium is a metal with unique properties that make it useful for a number of applications, from consumer products such as cell phones, to nuclear weapons components. These unique properties make it difficult to find alternatives to beryllium and ensure that it will continue to be used for the foreseeable future. However, for some individuals, exposure to beryllium particulates in the workplace can lead to a sensitization reaction. Sensitized individuals with beryllium particulates in the lungs are at risk for chronic beryllium disease (CBD), which can have a long latency period before symptoms appear. Sensitization and/or disease can result from exposure at very low levels. As a result, control of exposures to beryllium in the workplace is essential. Although engineering controls are normally the first line of defense, exposure monitoring, including sampling and analysis, is also important and is typically mandated by regulation.Overview of Beryllium Sampling and Analysis: Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Applications
Air Sampling
Surface Sampling: Successful Surface Sampling for Beryllium
Sample Dissolution Reagents for Beryllium: Applications in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Heating Sources for Beryllium Sample Preparation: Applications in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Beryllium Analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Beryllium Analysis by Non-Plasma Based Methods
Data Use, Quality, Reporting, and Communication
Applications, Future Trends, and Opportunities