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Preferred term

Americium  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A completely man-made radioactive actinide with atomic symbol Am, and atomic number 95. Its valence can range from +3 to +6. Because of its nonmagnetic ground state, it is an excellent superconductor. It is also used in bone mineral analysis and as a radiation source for radiotherapy.

Entry terms

  • 7440-35-9 (Americium)
  • VW92PHU2UY

In other languages

  • French

  • 7440-35-9 (Americium)
  • Americium
  • VW92PHU2UY

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QQZ0102V-N

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