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