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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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Where californium usually found?
Californium is a man made element; usually found in nuclear physics/radiochemistry laboratories.
What is californium oxychloride used for?
Californium oxychloride has any use but was between the first compounds of californium obtained in 1960.
Do they use californium in nuclear bombs?
Californium was not used in nuclear weapons. While not used, californium is produced in fusion (hydrogen) bomb explosions and is found in their fallout.
What countries use californium?
Detectors for water using californium-252 are now used in many countries around the world.
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.
