Americium (Am)

A fascinating actinide element.

Americium is element 95 on the periodic table.

Element properties

Atomic number
95
Symbol
Am
Atomic mass
243 u
Category
Actinide
Period
7
Group
Not assigned
Block
f
State
Solid
Electron configuration
[Rn] 5f7 7s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)
1.13
Density
13.67 g/cm³
Melting point
1176 °C
Boiling point
2607 °C