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 has 98 protons.
Californium is radioactive and a strong neutrons emitter; californium can be lethal.
Californium is a metal.
Californium is not crucial.
Californium is a metal.
Californium is not flammable.
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.