Some applications of californium:
- neutron source as Cf-Be source
- neutron source for neutron activation analysis (portable installations)
- neutron radiography
- irradiation for some cancers treatment
- nuclear fuel rod scanning
- neutron source to detect water, petroleum, metals, methane
etc.
Not californium, but neutrons emitted by californium.
All the isotopes of californium are radioactive, artificial and unstable.
Californium is radioactive and a strong neutrons emitter; californium can be lethal.
Californium has 98 protons.
Californium is a metal.
Californium is not flammable.
Californium is a metal.
Californium is not crucial.
Californium is not flammable.
As of 2021, the most valuable metal in the world is usually considered to be rhodium. Rhodium is a rare precious metal that is even more valuable than gold. It is commonly used in catalytic converters and in the jewelry industry.
Californium is not flammable, as it is a radioactive metal that does not support combustion.
Californium is a soft metal.