Americium trihydride

Americium trihydride is a binary inorganic compound of americium and hydrogen with the chemical formula AmH₃.

Physical properties

The compound crystalyzes with a hexagonal crystal structure. Stable at low temperatures.

Chemical properties

Reaction of americium trihydride with nitrogen at 750 °C produces americium nitride:

AmH₃ + N₂ → AmN + NH₃

References

1. Americium nitride
2. Trivial name
3. Lanthanide
4. Arsenic
5. Nihonium
6. List of CAS numbers by chemical compound
7. Hydrogen
8. Berkelium compounds