Berkelium(III) oxide
# Berkelium(III) oxide

Berkelium(III) oxide is a binary inorganic compound of berkelium and oxygen with the chemical formula Bk $_2O$ $_3.$

## Synthesis

Berkelium(III) oxide can be prepared from berkelium(IV) oxide by reduction with hydrogen:

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

## Physical properties

The compound forms a yellow-green solid with a melting point of 1920 °C. It forms a body-centered cubic crystal lattice with a = 1088.0 ± 0.5 pm.

Insoluble in water.

