title: Berkelium(IV) oxide
text: # 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.
  
  