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Californium is a metallic chemical element of the periodic table, found in the actinide family. It is used to start nuclear reactors, for oil exploration, and the treatment of cancer.

Although "discovered" or "found" is not perhaps the correct term, as Californium does not exist naturally on earth, it is created.

The synthetic radioactive metal, californium, was first created in 1950 by Albert Ghiorso, Kenneth Street Jr. and Stanley G. Thompson. It was named after the University of California and the state of California.

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Where did the californium be found at?

Californium is an artificial chemical element.


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Who was found californium?

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Is californium a pure form?

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