Atomic Number 98 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 98 as atomic number?

The answer is Californium and there is so much cool stuff about Californium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Californium Overview

Atomic Number

98

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Description

Synthetic radioactive metal. Powerful neutron emitter.

Atomic Symbol

Cf (Californium)

Discovery

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

Year: 1950

Location: United States

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Made by bombarding curium with helium ions.

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Atomic Mass

251,0796

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Name Origin

Named after the state and University of California.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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