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Curium

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Definition: A radioactive actinide with atomic symbol Cm, atomic number 96, and atomic weight 247. Thirteen curium isotopes have been produced with mass numbers ranging from 238-250. Its valence can be +3 or +4. It is intensely radioactive and decays by alpha-emission.  naturally radioactive; IM   
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
curium nitrate  35311-12-7 nitric acid, curium(3+) salt (3:1)  *Curium *Nitrates. Health Phys 1980;39(6):977
curium oxide  12016-67-0   *Curium. Int J Radiat Biol 1980;38(1):93

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