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Curium
Medical 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. | |
Guide Notes: | naturally radioactive; IM | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 7440-51-9 |
Curium Medical Definitions and Terms
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