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
Californium is a man made element; usually found in nuclear physics/radiochemistry laboratories.
Californium oxychloride is primarily used in scientific research for studying the behavior of californium and its properties. It may also have potential applications in nuclear reactor control rods and neutron detectors due to californium's ability to emit neutrons.
Detectors for water using californium-252 are now used in many countries around the world.
Not californium, but neutrons emitted by californium.
All the isotopes of californium are radioactive, artificial and unstable.
Californium is radioactive and a strong neutrons emitter; californium can be lethal.
Californium has 98 protons.
Californium is a metal.
Californium is not flammable.
Californium is not crucial.
Californium is a metal.
Californium is not flammable.