Americium is a radioactive chemical element from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white metal that is found in uranium ores. Americium has applications in smoke detectors, medical equipment and in research applications.
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| Atomic number | 95 |
| Group | VIIIB |
| Period | 7 |
| Mass | 243 |
| Latin name | Americium |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]5f7 7s2 |
| Oxidation state | 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |