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Californium is one of the few transuranium elements that have practical applications. Most of these applications exploit the property of certain isotopes of californium to emit neutrons. For example, californium can be used to help start-up nuclear reactors, and is employed as a source of neutrons when studying materials with neutron diffraction and neutron spectroscopy
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agofor use in nuclear reactors and rocket propultion
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.
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∙ 12y agoSome 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.
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∙ 12y agoThe 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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∙ 9y agoCalifornium applications - neutron source to start-up nuclear reactors (Cf-252) - neutron source for neutron diffraction instruments (Cf-252) - neutron source for neutron spectroscopy instruments (Cf-252) - raw material for the preparation of heavier chemical elements (Cf-249) - source for portable neutron activation instruments (Cf-252) - source for radiation therapy with neutrons (Cf-252) - source for neutron radiography (Cf-252) - source for moisture detectors (Cf-252) - source for gold and silver detectors (Cf-252) - source for analysis instruments of coals, cements etc. (Cf-252)
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∙ 12y agoSome 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.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe 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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∙ 12y agoCalifornium is a very good neutron source, so any application that requires a lot of neutrons is a potential market for californium. Note: potential market--there is so little californium available (Oak Ridge National Laboratories in Tennessee is the only place in the US that makes it, and they make a quarter-gram per year) that it's almost impossible to get and it's really expensive.
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∙ 9y agoCalifornium hasn't everyday uses.
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How many protons californium has?
Californium has 98 protons.
Is Californium magnetic?
Art room temperature californium is paramagnetic.
How many electrons in californium?
There are 2 valence electrons in Californium. Although there are 7 levels, the 7th level(the outermost level) has 2.
What is californium's natural state of matter?
Californium does not occur naturally. It is produced as a result of nuclear explosions and nuclear experiments.
Why is californium rare?
The element californium was named after California, specifically the University of California. It was created at the University of California Radiation Laboratory at Berkeley.
Where do you see californium in your everyday life?
Californium is not for everyday uses.
How do people encounter californium in their everyday lives?
Californium has not uses in everyday life.
What is californium chloride used for?
Californium chloride has not uses now.
What are facts about the element californium?
Some of the uses for californium are: help starts nuclear reactors....!
What state is Californium in at room temperature?
At room temperature californium is a solid metal.
Can californium pass through solids?
Not californium, but neutrons emitted by californium.
Is californium deadly?
Californium is radioactive and a strong neutrons emitter; californium can be lethal.
Is californium a nonmetal?
Californium is able to form a critical mass.
What is the flammabillity of californium?
Californium is not flammable.
Is californium metalic?
Californium is a metal.
Is californium crucial?
Californium is not crucial.
What is the flammability of californium?
Californium is not flammable.
