Industrial or Commercial Uses of Californium-252

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Californium It is a highly radioactive and a potential biological hazard which requires specialized Type A shipping containers to protect the contents from damage during the shipping process. Out of the 20 isotopes of californium that have been discovered and found, with mass numbers ranging from 237 to 256 - Californium-252 stands out from other californium isotopes for its greater stability and exceptional neutron emission capabilities. In fact, it is presently the only californium isotope tha