[TheForge] forging copper; now beryllium copper

[Peter Fels And Phoebe Palmer]

Is there any handy shop/shadetree test to detect beryllium in copper?

mrscherm at aol.com wrote:
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> beryllium copper is really nasty stuff, even when it is produced by 
> "cold rolling" mills, i.e., not heated at all, the operators wear full 
> body protection, including boot covers, jump suits, and a full hood with 
> mask and breathing apparatus. Let's not repeat the lesson told in the 
> recent issue of Hammers Blow. It's nice to get some stock at reduced 
> prices, but please be careful what it is you use.
> Best,
> Mike Schermerhorn
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