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Americium dioxide
Americium dioxide (AmO2) is a black compound of americium. In the solid state, AmO2 adopts a fluorite structure (like CaF2). It is used as a source of alpha particles.
Topic summary
Americium dioxide (AmO2) is a black compound of americium. In the solid state, AmO2 adopts a fluorite structure (like CaF2). It is used as a source of alpha particles.