Berkelium

Berkelium (IPA: ) is a synthetic, radioactive, chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Bk and atomic number 97. It is a metallic element and part of the actinide series. Berkelium was invented by scientists and does not exist in nature. Berkelium was first made by hitting americium with alpha particles or helium ions. It is named after Berkeley, California and the University of California, Berkeley.

 Uses 
Its only uses are to create bigger elements and research.

 References 
Los Alamos National Laboratory - Berkelium 
It's Elemental - Berkelium 

 Other websites 

WebElements.com - Berkelium

Category:Actinides
Category:Berkeley, California
Category:Synthetic elements