Facts About Einsteinium and Californium
Interesting Facts
- Einsteinium is the transuranic element found in US.
- Only 0.01 mg of Einsteinium was synthesized in 1961.
- Californium metal is very harmful and highly radioactive.
- Californium metal is the heaviest metal.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Uranium with Neutrons
Made by Bombarding Curium with Helium Ions
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Discovery
In 1952
In 1950