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ERIC Number: EJ407630
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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The Most Useful Actinide Isotope: Americium-241.
Navratil, James D.; And Others
Journal of Chemical Education, v67 n1 p15-16 Jan 1990
Reviewed is the discovery, nuclear and chemical properties, and uses of an isotope of Americium (Am-241). Production and separation techniques used in industry are emphasized. Processes are illustrated in flow sheets. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education, Industry, Laboratory Procedures, Radiation, Science Education, Science History, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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