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What purpose does californium have?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

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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