Beryllia (which is used in making crucibles for melting uranium & thorium) is superior to alumina in all respects for high temperature (> 1900°C ) use, except______________?

Beryllia (which is used in making crucibles for melting uranium & thorium) is superior to alumina in all respects for high temperature (> 1900°C ) use, except______________?

A. Cost (Correct)
B. Electrical conductivity
C. Thermal conductivity
D. Fusion point