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Californium-252 Stone: Nigeria’s Borno State Has One Of The Most Expensive Element On Earth

If you do a quick Google search for the most expensive element in the world, one of the results will be californium-252 stone. 

According to Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Nigerian Army major and intelligence officer who served as General Sani Abacha’s Chief Security Officer, in an interview with the Brekete family, he said a Californium-252 Stone was discovered in Borno state and is worth $27 million per gram.

In his other remarks in the viral video, he said that the element was the cause of insecurity and Boko Haram in Borno and other resource-rich northern territories.

The 62-year-old Major, while speaking, said Nigerians should visit Google and search for the price of californium-252 stone.

This article will discuss what californium-252 stone is, what it is used for, where it is discovered, how much it costs per gram. 

WHAT IS CALIFORNIUM-252?

Californium-252 (Cf-252) is a man-made, radioactive element. It is not found in nature and is produced by bombarding curium-248 with high-energy neutrons. Cf-252 is used in a variety of applications, including as a source of neutrons for scientific research, in the oil and gas industry for well logging, and in the nuclear medicine industry for cancer treatment. It is typically sold in the form of a small, sealed metal container, called a “source,” which emits a steady stream of neutrons. More is defined on Wikipedia

Californium (Cf) is a synthetic, radioactive element that was first produced in 1950 at the University of California Radiation Laboratory, which is now known as Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

It is produced by bombarding curium with alpha particles, which are the nuclei of helium atoms. Californium has several isotopes, with californium-252 being one of the most widely used due to its high neutron yield and relatively long half-life. As a result, it is used in a variety of applications, such as neutron activation analysis, neutron radiography, and as a neutron source for portable instruments.

CALIFORNIUM-252 EXPLANATION

Californium-252 (Cf-252) is a radioactive isotope of the element californium. It has 52 protons and 52 neutrons in its nucleus. Cf-252 is produced by bombarding curium-248 with alpha particles, and has a half-life of about 2.6 years. It decays by emitting alpha particles and has a specific activity of about 3.7 Curie/gram.

Cf-252 is a rare and expensive isotope, and is used in a variety of applications, including nuclear medicine, neutron activation analysis, and as a source of neutrons for research and industry. It is also used in portable neutron sources for oil well logging and other field applications.

WHERE IS CALIFORNIUM 252 FOUND?

Californium-252 can be found in research facilities and laboratories that use it for various purposes, such as nuclear medicine, neutron activation analysis, and as a source of neutrons for research and industry. It can also be found in portable neutron sources used for oil well logging and other field applications.

Californium-252 is not found in consumer products or widely available for commercial use. It is a hazardous substance due to its radioactivity, and strict safety measures must be taken when handling or working with this isotope.

HOW MUCH IS CALIFORNIUM 252 COST PER GRAM?

Californium-252 is a very rare and expensive element, with a cost per gram that can reach into the millions of dollars. The price can vary depending on the supplier, the form of the material (such as a solid metal source or a solution), and the quantity purchased. Some estimates put the cost of one gram of californium-252 at around $27 million. Due to its high cost and radioactive nature, it is typically used in very small quantities and only by highly specialized organizations or research institutions.

DOES NIGERIA HAVE CALIFORNIUM 252?

As of my knowledge cutoff, Nigeria does not have a known Californium-252 production facility. However, it is possible that some research institutions or specialized organizations in Nigeria may have some quantity of it. 

CONCLUSION

Californium is a synthetic element that is not found naturally in the earth and is only produced in small quantities each year, typically a few grams. It is used in a variety of specialized applications such as in portable neutron emitters for petroleum exploration and gold and silver prospecting, as well as in diagnostic and prospecting equipment. It is also used in cancer treatment in the field of nuclear medicine..