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The World of Americium: The Good the Bad and the Radioactive

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Facts about Americium

95

Am

(243)
Properties of Americium
Compounds of Americium
History of Americium  (who the heck discovered it?)
Common Uses of Americium  (yes there are a few)
Note: There is no natural occurance of americium since it is a man-made element.  So here is a little informationabout the   Creation of Americium

Some Quick Americium Basics

Element Name Americium
Element Symbol Am
Atomic Number 95
Atomic Weight 243
Electron Configuration (Rn) 5f7 7s2
Melting Point 994 oC
Boiling Point 2607 oC
Density 13.6 kg/m-3

 

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