Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
isotope
|
| gptkbp:barrelLength |
7.6 MeV
|
| gptkbp:category |
actinide
|
| gptkbp:chemicalFormula |
Cf
metallic actinides +3, +4 |
| gptkbp:colors |
silvery-white
|
| gptkbp:composedOf |
neutron_bombardment
|
| gptkbp:coolingSystem |
1.2 barns
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
insoluble
|
| gptkbp:distribution |
15.1 g/cm³
|
| gptkbp:endOfLife |
44.5 days
5.8 MeV |
| gptkbp:energyEfficiency |
fission reactions
7/2+ |
| gptkbp:engineConfiguration |
[Rn] 5f10 7s2
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
radioactive waste concerns
|
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Glenn_T._Seaborg
|
| gptkbp:hasProductLine |
neutron_bombardment_of_curium
|
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
used in scientific research
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Californium-245
|
| gptkbp:iceClass |
1470 °C
900 °C |
| gptkbp:inheritsFrom |
alpha decay
Curium-241 |
| gptkbp:ISO639-3 |
synthetic
alpha particles limited availability unstable toxic if ingested expensive nuclear reactors nuclear chemistry produced in nuclear reactors regulated by nuclear authorities Curium-241, Barium-141 detected by gamma spectroscopy first synthesized in 1950 part of actinide series research. radioactive hazard regulated transport requires special precautions stored in lead containers used in neutron radiography |
| gptkbp:isSubjectTo |
false
|
| gptkbp:isUsedBy |
oil well logging
|
| gptkbp:numberOfFigures |
245
98 |
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
Californium-244
|
| gptkbp:releaseYear |
1950
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
high neutron emission
|
| gptkbp:stations |
true
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
radiotherapy
|
| gptkbp:uses |
neutron source
|