Symbol:
Cf
Atomic Number:
98
Atomic Weight:
251.0796
Element Classification:
Radioactive Rare Earth Element (Actinide Series)
Discovered By:
G.T.Seaborg, S.G.Tompson, A.Ghiorso, K.Street Jr.
Discovery Date:
1950 (United States)
Name Origin:
Named after the state and University of California.
Density (g/cc):
15.1
Melting Point (K):
900
Boiling Point (K):
n/a
Appearance:
Powerful neutron emitter
Atomic Radius (pm):
295
Atomic Volume (cc/mol):
n/a
Covalent Radius (pm):
n/a
Ionic Radius:
n/a
Specific Heat (@20°C J/g mol):
n/a
Fusion Heat (kJ/mol):
n/a
Evaporation Heat (kJ/mol):
n/a
Thermal Conductivity (@25°C W/m K):
Debye Temperature (K):
n/a
Pauling Negativity Number:
1.3
First Ionizing Energy (kJ/mol):
(610)
Oxidation States:
4, 3
Electronic Configuration:
[Rn] 5f10 7s2
Lattice Structure:
n/a
Lattice Constant (Å):
n/a
Lattice C/A Ratio:
n/a