Americium
| Formula / Notation | Am |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 243 |
| Category | Elements |
What is Americium?
Americium is a synthetic radioactive actinide. Americium-241 is widely used in ionisation-type smoke detectors, making it the most common artificial element encountered in everyday life.
Formula & Notation
Properties & Characteristics
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
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Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Americium is a synthetic radioactive actinide. Americium-241 is widely used in ionisation-type smoke detectors, making it the most common artificial element encountered in everyday life.
Smoke detectors (Am-241 ionisation source). Neutron source in well-logging tools. Research into separation chemistry for nuclear waste management.
Radioactive alpha emitter. Health hazard if dispersed. Smoke detector sources are sealed and pose minimal risk in normal use. Regulated as radioactive material.
The formula or notation for Americium is: Am