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Californium
Medical Definition: | Californium. A man-made radioactive actinide with atomic symbol Cf, atomic number 98, and atomic weight 251. Its valence can be +2 or +3. Californium has medical use as a radiation source for radiotherapy. | |
Guide Notes: | man-made radioactive element; IM | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 7440-71-3 |
Californium Medical Definitions and Terms
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