Atomic Mass Cf (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Californium. But how do we know how much does a Cf atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Cf, we can open any periodic table and search for Californium.

In the case of Californium the answer is 251,0796. However there is a lot of funny facts about Californium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Californium Overview

Cf Atomic Mass

251,0796

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Atomic Symbol

Cf (Californium)

Name Origin

Named after the state and University of California.

Description

Synthetic radioactive metal. Powerful neutron emitter.

Atomic Number

98

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, S.G.Tompson, A.Ghiorso, K.Street Jr.

Year: 1950

Location: United States

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Sources

Made by bombarding curium with helium ions.

Want to learn more details and data about Californium (Cf)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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