Atomic Number of Californium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Californium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Californium (That most people don't know).

Californium Overview

Atomic Number

98

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Cf (Californium)

Description

Synthetic radioactive metal. Powerful neutron emitter.

State at 20 °C

solid

Sources

Made by bombarding curium with helium ions.

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Discovery

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

Year: 1950

Location: United States

Name Origin

Named after the state and University of California.

Atomic Mass

251,0796

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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