Actinium
| Formula / Notation | Ac |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 227 |
| Category | Elements |
What is Actinium?
Actinium is a radioactive silvery-white metal and the first member of the actinide series. It glows blue in the dark due to its radioactivity and was the first non-primordial radioactive element to be discovered.
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Actinium is a radioactive silvery-white metal and the first member of the actinide series. It glows blue in the dark due to its radioactivity and was the first non-primordial radioactive element to be discovered.
Used as a neutron source in nuclear reactors. Actinium-225 is investigated as a targeted alpha-particle cancer therapy agent.
Radioactive hazard. Bone-seeking element similar to radium. Strict radiation protection protocols required.
The formula or notation for Actinium is: Ac