How do you get californium today?

Anonymous

∙ 14y 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.

Wiki User

∙ 11y ago

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How does californium react with sulfur?

Up today californium sulfide was not prepared.

Is californium conductive?

No data known today.

What is the specific heat of californium the element on the periodic table?

Not determined up today.

Can californium conduct electricity?

Yes, californium is a heavy radioactive metal that can conduct electricity, like most other metals. However, its practical use in conducting electricity is limited due to its high cost, rarity, and radioactive nature.

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 metalic?