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Americium (Am)

Target: Am
Molecular classification: Chemical element, Actinide, Transuranic element

Overview

Americium is a synthetic, radioactive chemical element. It does not occur naturally in significant amounts and is primarily produced by neutron bombardment of plutonium in nuclear reactors. Americium-241 is used in smoke detectors. It poses health risks due to its radioactivity.

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RadioactivityToxicityInternal alpha radiation emissionPotential health risks if inhaled or ingested

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