Actinium Iii Oxide Formula

Actinium(III) oxide is a chemical compound with the formula Ac2O3, where Ac represents the element actinium. Actinium is a rare, radioactive metal that belongs to the series of actinides in the periodic table.

The formula Ac2O3 indicates that one molecule of actinium(III) oxide contains two atoms of actinium and three atoms of oxygen. The Roman numeral III in parentheses after the name "actinium" indicates that actinium has a +3 oxidation state in this compound.

Actinium(III) oxide is a white or yellowish powder that is insoluble in water but soluble in acids. It is produced by reacting actinium carbonate or hydroxide with an appropriate oxidizing agent, such as hydrogen peroxide or nitric acid.

Actinium(III) oxide has potential applications in nuclear technology, such as in the production of neutron sources and radiation detectors. However, due to its high radioactivity and scarcity, it is not widely used outside of research laboratories.