Cf

Californium

Element 98 · Actinide · Period 7, Group 12

Solid · Discovered 1950

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number98
Atomic Mass251.07959u
Electron Configuration[Rn]7s2 5f10
Electronegativity1.3Pauling
Atomic Radius245pm
Ionization Energy6.3eV
Oxidation States+3

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1173K
Group BlockActinide
Year Discovered1950