Americium (Am)
a synthetic element obtained by neutron irradiation of pure Plutonium. Am and Am are good oxidizing agents. Am¾241 is used as a source of a particle. Its m.p. 994°C and b.p. is 2607°C.
Amination
the conversion of aldehyde or ketone into amine by reacting them with hydrogen and ammonia in the presence of a catalyst.
Ammonium alginate
(C6H7O6. NH4), a highmoleculer weight, hydrophilic colloid; used as a thickening agent/stabilizer in ice cream, cheese, canned fruits, canned fruits, and other food products.


