What are the historical uses and discovery of Beryllium?

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Beryllium was discovered in 1798 by Louis-Nicolas Vauquelin, who identified it in beryl and emerald. Historically, Beryllium compounds were utilized in fluorescent lighting tubes until 1949, showcasing its importance in early lighting technology. Additionally, Beryllium has been used in aerospace applications due to its lightweight and strong properties. The element is also significant in nuclear applications, particularly as a neutron moderator. Understanding these aspects can enhance the depth of an assignment on Beryllium.
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Chemistry question..pretty urgent..

Hi, I am doing an element assigment and I was assigned to do Beryllium. Does anyone know how to get overly-detailed information on how Beryllium was discovered and its historical usages? I got everything except those 2 aspects of the assignment.. I only know that Beryllium compounds were used in fluorescent lighting tubes until 1949.

Thanks in advance..=)
 
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