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Curium, discovered in 1944 is an artificial radioactive element<ref>http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/96.html</ref>, that was predicted would have a revolutionary impact on power generation, since it undergoes radioactive decay, giving out large amounts of energy if it is bombarded with [[plutoninium]] dust. However, the risk of spontateous radioactive release was deemed too great.<ref>Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry, F. Sherwood Taylor</ref> A compound of curium and [[neutrons]] is know seen as a potential fuel for [[nuclear fusion.]]<ref>http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/print/24295</ref> | Curium, discovered in 1944 is an artificial radioactive element<ref>http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/96.html</ref>, that was predicted would have a revolutionary impact on power generation, since it undergoes radioactive decay, giving out large amounts of energy if it is bombarded with [[plutoninium]] dust. However, the risk of spontateous radioactive release was deemed too great.<ref>Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry, F. Sherwood Taylor</ref> A compound of curium and [[neutrons]] is know seen as a potential fuel for [[nuclear fusion.]]<ref>http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/print/24295</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 12:01, October 15, 2012
| Curium | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Cm |
| Atomic number | 96 |
| Classification | Inner Transition metal |
| Atomic mass | 247 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1944 |
| Name of discoverer | G. T. Seaborg |
| Name origin | Curium is named after Marie and Pierre Curie. |
| Uses | Curium has no known uses. |
| Obtained from | Curium is Man-made. |
Curium, discovered in 1944 is an artificial radioactive element[1], that was predicted would have a revolutionary impact on power generation, since it undergoes radioactive decay, giving out large amounts of energy if it is bombarded with plutoninium dust. However, the risk of spontateous radioactive release was deemed too great.[2] A compound of curium and neutrons is know seen as a potential fuel for nuclear fusion.[3]
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | |||||||
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- ↑ http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/96.html
- ↑ Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry, F. Sherwood Taylor
- ↑ http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/print/24295