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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

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