Americium oxide

Agent Name
Americium oxide
CAS Number
12005-67-3
Formula
Am-O2
Major Category
Physical/Radiation
Synonyms
Americium dioxide; [ChemIDplus] Americium (IV) oxide;
Category
Radioactive Compounds
Description
Black cubic crystals; [ATSDR ToxProfiles]
Sources/Uses
"Americium dioxide, AmO2, is obtained by ignition of most trivalent Am compounds." [Merck Index #392]
Comments
See Americium
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Explanatory Notes
Soluble in acid; mp >1000 (decomposes); [ATSDR ToxProfiles]

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