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
Californium chloride has not uses now.
Californium oxychloride has any use but was between the first compounds of californium obtained in 1960.
Californium-252 is used to treat some cancers.
Californium was not used in nuclear weapons. While not used, californium is produced in fusion (hydrogen) bomb explosions and is found in their fallout.
Yes, isotopes of californium emit gamma radiations, alpha radiations and neutrons; on these properties are based the application of californium.
Californium is used to treat some cancers by neutron irradiation.
Californium is prepared by nuclear reactions in nuclear reactors.
The isotope californium-252 can by used to treat some cancers by neutron irradiation.
Detectors for water using californium-252 are now used in many countries around the world.
The isotope californium-252 (a neutron emitter) is used for the treatment of cervical and brain cancers.
Californium
At room temperature californium is a solid metal.