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Californium was obtained by Stanley G. Thompson, Kenneth Street, Albert Ghiorso and Glenn Seaborg in 1950 at Berkeley Laboratories.

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Why 'Cf' is the symbol for californium?

The symbol 'Cf' for californium comes from the element's name, which is derived from the University of California, where it was discovered. The 'C' stands for 'california' and the 'f' is the first letter of 'fermium,' the element that californium follows in the periodic table.


Where was the element californium discovered?

Californium was obtained by Stanley G. Thompson, Kenneth Street, Albert Ghiorso and Glenn Seaborg in 1950 at Berkeley Laboratories.


What elements on the periodic table are named state in US?

I believe there is only one element named after a state, and that is Californium. However, there is in fact an element named Berkelium (check spelling?) that originates from Berkely, Calfornia.


Is californium found as a pure element or as a compound?

Californium is a pure element.


What element in the periodic table is named after a university?

The elements berkelium and californium are named after the University of California. Note that the latter element is named for the state of California as well as the University itself.


Is californium polar?

Californium is a chemical element !


Is californium rare?

Californium is an artificial element and is difficult to prepare and to separe this element.


Where do you think element 98 was discovered or made?

The element 98 - californium (Cf) - was discovered in 1950 by Glenn Seaborg, Stanley Thompson, Albert Ghiorso, Kenneth Street et alii.


Is californium reactive or stable?

The element Californium is reactive.


Is californium rare to earth?

Californium is an artificial element.


Where did the californium be found at?

Californium is an artificial chemical element.


When did californium make it on the periodic table?

Californium was discovered in 1950.