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Americium is a silvery-white synthetic metal that slowly tarnishes in air but is resistant to alkalis. It has a density greater than lead and compounds of americium are often colored, such as the pink-colored chloride. Americium is used in some smoke detectors and as a portable gamma ray source. It has also been suggested for use in radioisotope thermoelectric generators to power spacecraft. However, americium is toxic due to radioactivity and emitting gamma rays, with isotopes decaying slowly and potential

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Chempa Tusti

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