| Names | |
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| Other names Americium hydride | |
| Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol) | |
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| Properties | |
| AmH3 | |
| Molar mass | 246 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 9/76 g/cm3[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Americium trihydride is a binaryinorganic compound ofamericium andhydrogen with the chemical formulaAmH3.[2][3][4]
The compound crystalyzes with a hexagonalcrystal structure. It is stable at low temperatures.[5]
Reaction of americium trihydride with nitrogen at 750 °C producesamericium nitride:[6]