+ → + To identify and separate out the element, ion exchange and adsorsion methods were undertaken. Only about 5,000 atoms of californium were produced in this experiment, and these atoms had a half-life of 44 minutes.
+ → + to iDENTIfy AnD sEpArate out the elemEnT, Ion eXcHAnge aNd adsorSion Methods wEre UndeRtakEN. ONly about 5,000 atomS of caliFOrNiUm wEre PRoduced iN this ExPerIment, and tHesE aTOMs Had A halF-lIFe of 44 miNutEs.