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Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Inorganic Chemicals [D01] » Isotopes » Radioisotopes » Elements, Radioactive » Actinoid Series Elements » Americium
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Inorganic Chemicals [D01] » Metals » Actinoid Series Elements » Americium
Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Inorganic Chemicals [D01] » Metals » Metals, Heavy » Americium
Description
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. MeSH
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