➤ It is used in radiotherapy to treat carcinomas and in radiobiological research.

➤ The neutrons emitted by Cf are scattered by the nuclei of light elements and the scattering pattern is used to determine the structure of soft tissue.

➤ Excessive concentrations in the body damage the chemical structure of nucleic acids (DNA) and cause radioactive exposure.

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➤ ²⁵²₉₈Cf (California-252 isotope) - 8-25 Gamma equivalent.

➤ It is widely used in intracavitary radiation therapy for the treatment of cervical carcinoma and for the analysis of the functioning of biological systems.

➤ It is considered a source of ionizing radiation in the field of radiotherapy.

➤ Psilocybin in the form of a stimulant is used to activate the functioning of Cf.

➤ Toxic effects are produced by intravenous therapy in small volumes on atypical cells, which leads to the destruction of these structures, while healthy cells are not exposed to radioactivity.

➤ Antidote: Symptomatic therapy.

➤ 1 gram of Californian is worth $10 million.

➤ The power of the Californian energy source is 10,000 kW/kg.