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The isotope 252Cf is a very strong neutron source; some applications are:
- neutron's detectors for water and petroleum
- control of nuclear fuel rods
- treatment of some cancers by neutron irradiation
- neutron radiography in industry
- neutron activation analysis in mobile installations
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What is californium chloride used for?
Californium chloride has not uses now.
What are some medical applications that californium is used for?
Californium-252 is used to treat some cancers.
What is californium oxychloride used for?
Californium oxychloride is primarily used in scientific research for studying the behavior of californium and its properties. It may also have potential applications in nuclear reactor control rods and neutron detectors due to californium's ability to emit neutrons.
What lab equipment is used to research californium?
Californium is prepared by nuclear reactions in nuclear reactors.
how does element Californium treat cancers?
Californium is used to treat some cancers by neutron irradiation.
What are some compounds that californium makes?
Californium commonly forms compounds such as californium oxide (Cf2O3) and californium chloride (CfCl3). These compounds are primarily used in scientific research due to californium's radioactive properties.
Is californium classified as a lanthanide?
No, californium is not classified as a lanthanide. It is a transuranium element, belonging to the actinide series in the periodic table. Californium is a synthetic element that does not occur naturally and is primarily used in nuclear research.
Do they use californium in nuclear bombs?
Californium is not typically used in nuclear bombs due to its high cost and limited availability. Nuclear bombs typically use plutonium or uranium as the fissile material for the explosive chain reaction. Californium is used more commonly in research and medical applications due to its ability to produce neutrons.
What countries use californium?
Detectors for water using californium-252 are now used in many countries around the world.
How does californium help medical care?
The isotope californium-252 (a neutron emitter) is used for the treatment of cervical and brain cancers.
What element used to kill cancer cells?
Californium
Can californium pass through solids?
Not californium, but neutrons emitted by californium.
