Berkelium(IV) oxide

Berkelium oxide, also known as berkelium dioxide, is a chemical compound with the formula BkO₂. This compound slowly decays to californium(IV) oxide. It can be converted to berkelium(III) oxide by hydrogen reduction at 600 °C.

Production

Berkelium oxide is produced by burning berkelium metal in air at 1200 °C. It can also be produced by reacting berkelium oxide with oxygen at 600 °C.