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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
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How much californium is in humans?
Any californium in the human body.
When did californium make it on the periodic table?
Californium was discovered in 1950.
Can californium be harmful to humans?
Californium is dangerous because is very radioactive (gamma or alpha, depending on the isotope) and also a strong neutrons emitter. Californium may be a cause of cancers.
What chemical compounds can californium make combined with other substances?
Californium can react with the majority of non metals.
Is anyone doing research on californium?
Yes, many laboratories in the world make studies on californium and on the applications of Cf.
What elements do californium combine with to make a compound?
Californium react with oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, hydrogen, halogens, etc.
What element does californium make when it emits an alpha particle?
When californium emits an alpha particle, it creates curium.
How did Glenn T Seaborg make californium?
Glenn T. Seaborg did not make californium himself; it was discovered by a research team at the University of California in 1950. The element was first synthesized by bombarding curium-242 with alpha particles to produce californium-245. Seaborg played a key role in the discovery and identification of californium, as well as in its naming after the state of California.
Can californium pass through solids?
Not californium, but neutrons emitted by californium.
What parts make up californium?
Protons, neutrons and electrons
How many stable isotopes are in the element californium?
All the isotopes of californium are radioactive, artificial and unstable.
Is californium deadly?
Californium is radioactive and a strong neutrons emitter; californium can be lethal.
