How do people get californium?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

For the first time californium is obtained with the nuclear reaction:
Cm-242 + He--------------Cf-245 + n
The important isotope Cf-252 is obtained in nuclear reactors after a long time irradiation of plutonium with neutrons.

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∙ 10y ago

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How do people encounter californium in their everyday lives?

Californium has not uses in everyday life.

Can californium pass through solids?

Not californium, but neutrons emitted by californium.

How many stable isotopes are in the element californium?

All the isotopes of californium are radioactive, artificial and unstable.

Is californium deadly?

Californium is radioactive and a strong neutrons emitter; californium can be lethal.

How many protons californium has?

Californium has 98 protons.

Is californium a metalloid?

Californium is a metal.

What is the flammability of californium?

Californium is not flammable.

Is californium crucial?

Californium is not crucial.

Is californium metalic?

Californium is a metal.

What is the flammabillity of californium?

Californium is not flammable.

Is californium flammable?

Californium is not flammable, as it is a radioactive metal that does not support combustion.

Is californium rough or soft?

Californium is a soft metal.