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Americium MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Americium
Tree Number(s)
D01.268.271.100.050
D01.268.556.037
D01.496.749.305.100.050
D01.552.020.086
D01.552.544.037
Unique ID
D000576
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000576
Scope Note
A completely man-made radioactive actinide with atomic symbol Am, and atomic number 95. Its valence can range from +3 to +6. Because of its nonmagnetic ground state, it is an excellent superconductor. It is also used in bone mineral analysis and as a radiation source for radiotherapy.
Related Numbers
7440-35-9
CAS Type 1 Name
Americium
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/04/21
Americium Preferred
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