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Berkelium(III) nitrate
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<p>Berkelium(III) nitrate is the <a href="/facts/Berkelium/ePryEYy3">berkelium</a> salt of <a href="/facts/Nitric_acid/UDbwGp6s">nitric acid</a> with the formula Bk(NO3)3. It commonly forms the tetrahydrate, Bk(NO3)3·4H2O, which is a light green solid. If heated to 450 °C, it decomposes to <a href="/facts/Berkelium(IV)_oxide/fjqKwLF8">berkelium(IV) oxide</a> and 22 milligrams of the solution of this compound is reported to cost one million dollars. </p>