What Does BK Stand For?

BK stands for Berkelium

BK stands for Berkelium, a synthetic radioactive element with the atomic number 97. It is classified as part of the actinide series in the periodic table and is primarily used for research purposes in nuclear chemistry and materials science. Berkelium was first identified in 1949 by a team of scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, from which its name is derived. Due to its rarity and radioactivity, berkelium is produced in limited quantities in nuclear reactors.

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