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Americium

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.

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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

MeSH Unique ID: D000576

Registry Number: VW92PHU2UY

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