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| − | {{Element | name=Curium | symbol=Cm | anumber=96 | amass=247 amu | | + | {{Element | name=Curium | symbol=Cm | anumber=96 | amass=247 amu | state=solid | class=Inner Transition metal | cstructure=Unknown | color=Unknown | date=1944 | discname=[[G. T. Seaborg]]| origname=[[Marie Curie]] and [[Pierre Curie]] | uses=Curium has no known uses. | obtained=Curium is Man-made. }} |
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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> | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:43, November 3, 2021
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]
| Curium | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Marie Curie and Pierre Curie |
| Uses | Curium has no known uses. |
| Obtained from | Curium is Man-made. |
References
- â http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/96.html
- â Inorganic and Theoretical Chemistry, F. Sherwood Taylor
- â http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/print/24295