HIST 1 |
| Americium has proven, since its isolation by Seaborg and Ghiorso in 1944, to be an element that has proven useful as well as problematic. Discussion of the discovery of this element, its notable characteristics, isotopes, and applications (including in smoke detectors and use as a portable gamma ray source) will be offered. The chemistry of Americium will also be discussed in the context of scientific work being done to reduce the medium term radio-toxicity of the waste from the reprocessing of used nuclear fuel. |
|
General Papers
8:45 AM-12:00 PM, Sunday, August 19, 2007 Seaport -- Plaza C, Oral
Division of the History of Chemistry |