Berkelium is a synthetic radioactive actinide made in minute quantities for research and synthesis of heavier elements.
Atomic number
97
Category
Actinide
Period
7
Group
f-block
State
Solid
Fun facts about Berkelium
It is produced by repeated neutron capture in specialised reactors.
Only tiny samples have been available for chemical studies.
Its chemistry is dominated by the +3 state, with +4 also accessible.
Common uses of Berkelium
Production of heavier elements
Fundamental research only
Where Berkelium sits in the periodic table
Berkelium belongs to the actinide series in period 7 and the f-block of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Bk with atomic number 97 and the listed atomic mass [247]. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.