ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ Languages: Americium
Similar term(s): Am.
Definition:
Americium is a silvery metal and a completely man-made
element whose 6 known isotopes are
all radioactive.
Americium-241, the most common isotope, is formed spontaneously by the decay
of plutonium-241 and has a half-life of 430 years.
More:
Trace quantities of americium are widely used in smoke detectors, for
instance.
Source: GreenFacts, based on 4engr.com
Glossary 
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