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Why is Californium called Californium?
Californium was first synthesized at the University of California, Berkeley by researchers Stanley G. Thompson, Kenneth Street, Jr., Albert Ghiorso and Glenn T. Seaborg in 1950
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What is californium?
cal·i·for·ni·um n. (Symbol Cf) Californium is a synthetic element produced in trace quantities by helium isotope bombardment of curium. All isotopes are radioactive, chiefly by emission of alpha...
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How did californium get its name?
The name californium is derived from the name of the US state California.
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What is the uses of californium?
It is used in a device called a neutron gauge. it is also used to find things about gold and silver.
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When was Californium discovered?
it was discovered on the 9th day of February in 1950Discovery of californium: Stanley G. Thompson, Kenneth Street, Jr., Albert Ghiorso, and Glenn T. Seaborg - February 9, 1950.