CaliforniumCalifornium is a radioactive chemical element from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white metal that is found in uranium ores. Californium has applications in research and in some nuclear reactors.
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| Atomic number | 98 |
| Group | IIB |
| Period | 7 |
| Mass | 251 |
| Latin name | Californium |
| Electron configuration | [Rn]5f10 7s2 |
| Oxidation state | 0, 2, 3, 4 |