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)
Californium is not indispensable for us.
At room temperature californium is a solid metal.
Not californium, but neutrons emitted by californium.
Californium is radioactive and a strong neutrons emitter; californium can be lethal.
Californium is able to form a critical mass.
Californium is not flammable.
Californium is a metal.
Californium is not crucial.
Californium is not flammable.
Californium is a metal.
Californium is not flammable.
Probably californium has a silvery white appearance but the pure metal was not obtained.