Uses of Plutonium and Californium
Uses & Benefits
- Plutonium was used in atomic bombs and still it is being used in various weapons and Ammunition industry.
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It is also used in nuclear power plant as source of energy for space missions.
- Californium metal has a very strong neutron emitter. It is used as a metal detector.
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It also used as an identifier to check Water and oil layers in oil wells.
Industrial Uses
Aerospace Industry, Ammunition Industry
Chemical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys
Alloys, Nuclear Research
Present in Human Body
No
No