Americium(III) nitrate is an inorganic compound, a salt of americium and nitric acid with the chemical formula Am(NO3)3.[1][2][3] The compound is soluble in water and radioactive.
Synthesis
Reaction of americium and nitric acid:
Chemical properties
Americium(III) nitrate thermally decomposes to form americium(III) oxide.[citation needed]
It forms crystal hydrates.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Chambers, Michael. "ChemIDplus - 0025933533 - GMIZSJXFNCBKPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N - Americium nitrate - Similar structures search, synonyms, formulas, resource links, and other chemical information". U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
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