Americium dioxide
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Americium dioxide is a black compound of americium. In the solid state, AmO₂ adopts a fluorite structure. It is used as a source of alpha particles. Wikipedia
Formula: AmO2
Molar mass: 275 g/mol
Density: 11.68 g/cm3
Melting point: 2,113 °C (3,835 °F; 2,386 K)
Crystal structure: Fluorite (cubic), cF12
Formula units (Z): 4