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- Uses for thermoelectric generators (Cm 242 and Cm 244); now these isotopes has some disadvantages.

- Also for the analysis of rocks on other planets; curium is used as particle source for alpha particle X-ray spectrometers

- experiments in chemistry/physics of superheavy elements

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Is curium used for thermoelectric generators?

Curium is not used in thermoelectric generators.


What is a compound of curium?

A common compound of curium is curium oxide (Cm2O3), which is formed when curium reacts with oxygen. Another compound is curium fluoride (CmF3), formed when curium reacts with fluorine. These compounds are used in research and nuclear applications.


Where do you bump into curium in your everyday life?

Curium is not found naturally on Earth and is primarily created in laboratories for research purposes. It is not used in everyday life due to its radioactive properties and limited availability.


What elements were used to make Curium?

The first nuclear reaction to obtain curium was:Pu-239 + He-4 = Cm-242 + nNow curium is separated from burned nuclear fuels.


How does curium work?

Curium is a strong alpha particle emitter and can be used as alpha particle source or in isotopic heat generators.


What is an example for curium?

Curium, the chemical element is only curium !


Is curium a conductor of electricity?

Depending on the temperature curium has a strange situation: antiferrimagnetic, paramagnetic, etc.


How did Glenn T discover curium?

The nuclear reaction used to prepare curium was:Pu-239 + He-4---------------Cm-242 + n


Does curium react to water?

Curium is a radioactive element that is highly reactive and can react with water to produce hydrogen gas. However, due to its radioactivity and potential health hazards, curium is not commonly used in chemical reactions involving water.


What other element can curium connect with?

Curium is reactive and can form compounds with the majority of nonmetals.


How much is curium?

Curium is not for sale.


How did curium get its symbol?

Cm from CuriuM.