Berkelium(IV) oxide, also known as berkelium dioxide, is a chemical compound with the formula BkO2. It can be converted to berkelium(III) oxide by hydrogen reduction at 600 °C. 2BkO2 + H2 → Bk2O3 + H2O
Production Berkelium(IV) oxide is produced by burning berkelium metal in air at 1200 °C. It can also be produced by reacting berkelium(III) oxide with oxygen at 600 °C.
References