Californium(III) polyborate

Californium(III) polyborate refers to a class of inorganic compounds containing californium in the +3 oxidation state and a polymeric borate anion. These compounds are typically synthesized under high-temperature conditions and characterized using techniques such as X-ray diffraction. The polyborate anion generally consists of interconnected BO3 or BO4 units forming a network structure. The specific structure and properties of californium(III) polyborates depend on the synthetic route, the specific stoichiometry, and the counter-cations present (if any). Due to the radioactivity and scarcity of californium, research on these compounds is limited and primarily focused on fundamental studies of their structure and bonding. Their potential applications are largely unexplored due to the inherent difficulties in handling californium. Synthesis typically involves reacting californium oxides with boron oxides at elevated temperatures.