Berkelium(IV) oxide
# Berkelium(IV) oxide

Berkelium(IV) oxide, also known as berkelium dioxide, is a chemical compound with the formula $BkO_2.$ This compound slowly decays to californium(IV) oxide. It can be converted to berkelium(III) oxide by hydrogen reduction at 600 °C.

    $2BkO_2$ + $H_2$ → $Bk_2O_3$ + $H_2O$

## 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.

