Berkelium(IV) oxide
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3D model (JSmol)
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BkO2 | |
Molar mass | 278.9988 g/mol |
Appearance | Brown solid |
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cubic | |
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a = 533.2 pm, b = 533.2 pm, c = 533.2 pm
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Other anions
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Berkelium(IV) sulfide |
Other cations
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Americium(IV) oxide Curium(IV) oxide Californium(IV) oxide |
Related compounds
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Berkelium(III) oxide |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Berkelium(IV) oxide, also known as berkelium dioxide, is a chemical compound with the formula BkO2. This compound slowly decays to californium(IV) oxide. It can be converted to berkelium(III) oxide by hydrogen reduction at 600 °C.
- 2BkO2 + H2 → Bk2O3 + H2O
Production
Berkelium(IV) oxide is produced by burning berkelium metal in air at 1200 °C. It can also be produced by reacting berkelium(III) oxide with oxygen at 600 °C.