Description

Americium Trinitrate is a specialized inorganic salt of the synthetic element americium. This compound is of significant interest in research and industrial applications due to its unique radioactive properties. It is primarily utilized in specialized scientific fields, including nuclear research, neutron source production, and as a calibration standard for radiation detection equipment.

Application

• Neutron Source Production: Acts as a precursor material in the fabrication of compact, portable neutron sources for well logging and material analysis.
• Nuclear Research & Development: Serves as a critical reagent and target material in studies of transuranium chemistry and nuclear reactions.
• Radiation Detection Calibration: Used as a precise calibration standard for γ-ray spectrometers and other radiation monitoring devices.
• Smoke Detector Manufacturing: Employed in the production of ionization-type smoke detectors, where americium-241 is a key component.
• Industrial Gauging: Utilized in the creation of sources for thickness, density, and level gauges in various manufacturing processes.
• Academic & Laboratory Studies: Provides a well-defined chemical form for educational and experimental work in radiochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Americium Trinitrate
CAS No.	25933-53-3
Molecular Formula	Am(NO3)3
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Americium(III) nitrate; Nitric acid, americium(3+) salt; Am(NO3)3; Americium nitrate; Americium trinitrate hexahydrate (common hydrated form); UNII-9KX6X29W4Q (FDA); Americium nitrate nonahydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Americium Trinitrate is produced and handled under strict quality assurance protocols in specialized facilities. All batches undergo rigorous analytical testing to verify isotopic purity, chemical composition, and radionuclidic purity against stringent specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, specific activity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with nuclear material handling standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a designated, secure, and licensed radioactive materials facility at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept in a dry environment. Strict adherence to all local, national, and international regulations for the storage of radioactive substances is mandatory.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to pale orange solid (typically hydrated)
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Am-241)	> 99% radionuclidic purity
Specific Activity	~3.43 Ci/g (Typical for Am-241)
Chemical Purity (Am(NO3)3)	> 95% (Anhydrous basis)
γ-ray Emissions	59.5 keV (Principal)

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