Curium
| Formula / Notation | Cm |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 247 |
| Category | Elements |
What is Curium?
Curium is a transuranic radioactive actinide named in honour of Pierre and Marie Curie. It was the third transuranic element to be discovered. Curium-244 is used as an alpha-particle source in space instruments.
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Curium is a transuranic radioactive actinide named in honour of Pierre and Marie Curie. It was the third transuranic element to be discovered. Curium-244 is used as an alpha-particle source in space instruments.
Curium-244 used as alpha-particle source in X-ray spectrometers on Mars rovers (Pathfinder, Curiosity). Research on nuclear waste transmutation.
Highly radioactive. Bone-seeker. Produces significant heat from radioactive decay. Strict radiation safety protocols.
The formula or notation for Curium is: Cm