Before we can understand the value of anodizing Beryllium, we must first find out what makes Beryllium a useful metal in the first place. Beryllium is a light-weight metal, with a density of only slightly above Magnesium, yet it is surprisingly strong.
This excellent strength-to-weight ratio, along with the metal’s strong stiffness, and high melting point make Beryllium an excellent choice for a variety of aerospace and defense manufacturing processes.