Description

Curium Dioxide (CAS NO 12016-67-0) is a highly specialized actinide ceramic material of significant scientific and industrial interest. Its primary value lies in its unique nuclear properties and chemical stability under specific conditions, making it a critical material for advanced research and specialized applications. This compound is essential for organizations engaged in nuclear science, materials research, and the development of next-generation energy and detection technologies.

Application

• Nuclear Fuel Research: Investigated as a potential component or simulant in advanced nuclear fuel cycles and transmutation studies.
• Radiation Source Manufacturing: Used in the production of compact, high-intensity α-particle sources for industrial gauging and scientific instrumentation.
• Materials Science Studies: Serves as a model compound for researching the behavior of actinide oxides under extreme conditions of temperature and radiation.
• Thermoelectric Generators: Explored for use in radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) for deep-space missions and remote power applications due to its high decay heat.
• Neutron Detection & Spectroscopy: Utilized in specialized neutron detectors and activation analysis targets within research reactors and physics laboratories.
• Waste Form Development: Studied for its potential incorporation into durable ceramic waste forms for the long-term immobilization of specific actinides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Curium Dioxide
CAS No.	12016-67-0
Molecular Formula	CmO2
Molecular Weight	270–280 g/mol (isotope dependent)
Synonyms	Curium(IV) Oxide; Curium Oxide; CmO2; Dioxocurium; Curium Peroxide (historical); Curium Dioxide Black; Actinide Dioxide Cm-244; Actinide Dioxide Cm-248
EINECS	234-603-1

Quality Control

Every batch of Curium Dioxide is produced and handled under strict, controlled environments to ensure isotopic and chemical purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including γ-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic composition, radionuclidic purity, and chemical assay is provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with nuclear material accounting protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, storage under a dry, inert atmosphere is recommended. Containers must be stored in designated, secure, and licensed facilities appropriate for radioactive materials, following all applicable national and international regulations for the handling and storage of actinides (e.g., IAEA guidelines). Maintain at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black to brownish-black solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Fluorite structure (CaF2 type)
Assay (as CmO2)	≥ 98.0 %
Isotopic Composition (Cm-244)	Contact for details
Radionuclidic Purity	Contact for details
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 2.0 %
Particle Size	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh, -325 mesh)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.