Simulation has been applied to calculate the densification rate is hot
isostatic pressing of beryllium powder containing up to 1.5% berylliu
m oxide. The pressing patterns have been examined for various temperat
ures, pressures, and particle sizes. Various mechanisms affect the den
sification and the final density. The effects of these are dependent o
n temperature and pressure. The main effects on the densification of b
eryllium powder arise from plastic strain and boundary diffusion.