Facts about the
Definition of the Element Californium
The Element Californium is defined as...
A synthetic element produced in trace quantities by helium isotope
bombardment of curium. All isotopes are radioactive, chiefly by
emission of alpha particles. The most common uses of
Californium are
in Neutron moisture gauges and Portable neutron source in gold and
silver prospecting.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Californium
What are the origins of the word Californium ?
Named in honour of the U.S. state of California and for the
University of California, Berkeley, USA.
Facts about the
Classification of the Element Californium
Californium classified as an element in the Actinide series as one
of the "Rare Earth Elements" which can located in Group 3 elements
of the Periodic Table and in the 6th and 7th periods. The Rare
Earth Elements are of the Lanthanide and Actinide series. Most of
the elements in the Actinide series are synthetic or man-made.
Brief Facts about the
Discovery and History of the Element Californium
Californium was discovered by Stanley Thompson, Kenneth Street, Jr.,
Albert Ghiorso and Glenn T. Seaborg in 1950 in the USA. The
discovery is credited to Glenn T. Seaborg.
Occurrence of the
element Californium in
the Atmosphere
Man-made
Common Uses of
Californium
Neutron moisture gauges
Portable neutron source in gold and silver prospecting
The Properties of the Element
Californium
Name of Element : Californium
Symbol of Element : Cf
Atomic Number: 98
Atomic Mass: (251.0) amu
Melting Point: Unknown
Boiling Point: Unknown
Number of Protons/Electrons: 98
Number of Neutrons: 153
Crystal Structure: Unknown
Density @ 293 K: Unknown
Color: Unknown
The element Californium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Californium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Californium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Californium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Californium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Californium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Californium was discovered by Stanley Thompson, Kenneth
Street, Jr., Albert Ghiorso and Glenn T. Seaborg in 1950 in the
USA. The discovery is credited to Glenn T. Seaborg. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Californium is
just one element that can be found.
