Californium 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)
Californium has a silvery metallic appearance.
Californium has a silvery metallic appearance.
Californium has chemical properties similar to dysprosium.
It is a solid.
Californium is able to form a critical mass.
Density of californium: 15,1 g/cm3 Melting point of californium: 900 0C
Because californium has many physical properties similar to other metals.
Californium is in the actinide group/family, and is considered a metallic.
At room temperature californium is a solid metal.
Californium (Cf, 98th element) is a transuranic actinide, so it is a metal.Added:Cf is a synthetic radioactive metallic chemical element.
Californium has a silvery-white, metallic appearance.
Californium has a metallic luster, making it appear shiny. However, due to its radioactivity and the fact that it is mostly produced in labs, californium is not commonly seen or handled in its pure form.