Atomic Symbol 98 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 98?

The answer is Californium (Cf). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Californium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Californium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Cf (Californium)

Description

Synthetic radioactive metal. Powerful neutron emitter.

Sources

Made by bombarding curium with helium ions.

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

It has no significant commercial applications.

Name Origin

Synthetic radioactive metal. Powerful neutron emitter.

Discovery

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

Year: 1950

Location: United States

Atomic Number

98

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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