Physical properties of californium
- Atomic number: 98 - Isotopes: 20 - Isomers: 1 - Electron configuration: [Rn]5f10.7s2 - Electrons per shell: 2, 8, 18, 32, 28, 8, 2 - Thermal conductivity: - Electrical resistivity: - Mohs hardness: 3-4 - Californium is malleable - Californium is paramagnetic at room temperature - Melting point: 900 0C - Boiling point (estimated): 1 470 0C - Density: !5,1 g/cm3 - First ionization energy: 608 kJ/mol - Crystalline structure (at r.m.): double hexagonal close-packed - Bulk modulus: 50 ± 5 GPa
Californium has 98 protons.
Art room temperature californium is paramagnetic.
There are 2 valence electrons in Californium. Although there are 7 levels, the 7th level(the outermost level) has 2.
Californium does not occur naturally. It is produced as a result of nuclear explosions and nuclear experiments.
When californium emits an alpha particle, it creates curium.
Not californium, but neutrons emitted by californium.
Californium is a radioactive metallic element with the atomic number 98. It is produced in nuclear reactors and has a silvery-white appearance. Californium is mainly used in neutron sources for scientific research and in industrial applications such as metal detectors.
All the isotopes of californium are radioactive, artificial and unstable.
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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.
Californium is not flammable, as it is a radioactive metal that does not support combustion.