Americium
actinide · Group 3 · Period 7
Atomic properties
Market data
Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight | Typical Activity | Price Range (USD/mg) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americium-241 Oxide | AmO₂ | 273.00 g/mol | 3.43 Ci/g | $1,500-2,000 | Smoke detectors, neutron sources |
| Americium-241 Metal | Am | 241.00 g/mol | 3.43 Ci/g | $2,500-3,500 | Research, neutron sources |
| Am-241/Be Neutron Source | Am/Be composite | Variable | 0.1-50 Ci | $15,000-50,000/source | Oil well logging, moisture gauges |
| Americium-243 Oxide | AmO₂ | 275.00 g/mol | 0.20 Ci/g | $3,000-4,000 | Research, isotope production |
| Americium Chloride | AmCl₃ | 349.36 g/mol | Variable | $2,000-3,000 | Research, radiochemistry |
| Americium Nitrate | Am(NO₃)₃ | 429.02 g/mol | Variable | $1,800-2,500 | Separation processes |
| Ionization Chamber Sources | AmO₂ in gold matrix | Variable | 0.9-1.0 µCi | $25-50/unit | Smoke detectors |
| Calibration Sources | Am-241 | 241.00 g/mol | 10 nCi - 10 µCi | $500-5,000/source | Instrument calibration |
Suppliers by country
🇺🇸 United States
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Am-241, Am-243, oxide forms, research quantities | High-purity isotopes, custom synthesis, research materials |
| Idaho National Laboratory | Am-241/Be sources, oxide forms | Neutron sources, fuel research |
| Eckert & Ziegler | Calibration sources, sealed sources | Medical and industrial isotopes |
| QSA Global | Am-241/Be neutron sources | Industrial radiography sources |
🇷🇺 Russia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| JSC Isotope | Am-241, Am-243, various chemical forms | Isotope production, bulk quantities |
| NIIAR (Dimitrovgrad) | High-purity americium, research materials | Reactor production, transplutonium elements |
🇫🇷 France
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Orano (formerly Areva) | Am-241 from reprocessing, oxide forms | Nuclear fuel cycle, isotope recovery |
| CEA (Commissariat à l'énergie atomique) | Research quantities, high-purity materials | Research isotopes, actinide chemistry |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| National Nuclear Laboratory | Am-241, research quantities | Nuclear research, isotope production |
| Amersham (GE Healthcare) | Sealed sources, calibration standards | Medical isotopes, industrial sources |
🇯🇵 Japan
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Atomic Energy Agency | Research materials, Am-241 | Nuclear research, fuel cycle studies |
Market trends
Smoke Detector Phase-Out: Many regions transitioning to photoelectric detectors, reducing Am-241 demand Space Power Systems: Renewed interest in Am-241 for radioisotope power systems as Pu-238 alternative Medical Isotopes: Research into Am-241 for targeted alpha therapy showing promise Neutron Sources: Stable demand for oil/gas exploration and materials testing Supply Constraints: Limited by Pu-241 availability from weapons-grade plutonium aging Price Stability: Highly regulated market with stable pricing due to government control Recovery Programs: Initiatives to recover Am-241 from dismantled smoke detectors
References
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
- Missing section: Raw Material Sources
- Missing section: Energy Consumption