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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)
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When californium decays into Cm what is formed?
Each isotope has another type of decay but generally from californium are formed curium isotopes and an alpha particle.
What state is Californium in at room temperature?
At room temperature californium is a solid metal.
Is californium a nonmetal?
Californium is able to form a critical mass.
Is californium a metalloid?
Californium is a metal.
Why 'Cf' is the symbol for californium?
Cf from CaliFornium
When californium decays into Cm what is formed?
Each isotope has another type of decay but generally from californium are formed curium isotopes and an alpha particle.
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.
Is californium a metalloid?
Californium is a metal.
Is californium flammable?
Californium is not flammable.
What does californium smell like?
Probably californium has a silvery white appearance but the pure metal was not obtained.
