| Agent Name |
Americium oxide |
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| CAS Number |
12005-67-3 |
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| Formula |
Am-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Radiation Hazards |
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| Synonyms |
Americium dioxide; [ChemIDplus] Americium (IV) oxide; |
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| Category |
Radioactive Compounds |
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| Description |
Black cubic crystals; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
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| Sources/Uses |
"Americium dioxide, AmO2, is obtained by ignition of most trivalent Am compounds." [Merck Index #392] |
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| Comments |
See Americium |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Soluble in acid; mp >1000 (decomposes); [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMERICIUM, RADIOACTIVE IONIZING RADIATION
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