Americium dioxide facts for kids
Americium dioxide is a black compound of Americium. As a solid, AmO2 has the same structure as fluorite (CaF2).
Uses
Americium-Aluminium alloys are formed by the melting of americium dioxide with aluminium and a fluxing agent. These alloys can be used to produce atoms of elements having a higher atomic number than Uranium.
See also
In Spanish: Dióxido de americio para niños
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