Name:
Californium
Symbol:
Cf
Atomic Number:
98
Atomic Mass:
(251)
Atomic Volume:
??? cc/mol
Discovered By:
Synthesized by Thompson, Street, Ghiorso, and Seaborg in 1950
Discovery Date:
1950
Origin of Name:
Californium - named after the state and University of California
Toxicity:
???
Summary:
Not found naturally on Earth. Synthesized by helium ion bombardment of Curium-242.
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