Berkelium
| Definition: |
Berkelium. A man-made radioactive actinide with atomic symbol Bk, atomic number 97, and atomic weight 247. Its valence can be +3 or +4. Twelve isotopes have been produced with mass numbers 240-251. |
| Notes: |
man-made radioactive element; IM |
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CAS Number: |
7440-40-6 |
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