
Berkelium Gakufu-no-Kagishi

Credit: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Department of Energy / Public domain (modified) · source
Element 97. Named after Berkeley, California, home of UC Berkeley. First synthesized in 1949 by Thompson, Ghiorso, and Seaborg by bombarding Am-241 with alpha particles. Bk-249 has a 330-day half-life — produced only in microgram quantities, yet indispensable as target material for synthesizing tennessine (element 117). A rare key that unlocks heavier elements
Personality tendencies across 4 dimensions
Score distribution across 9 types
Personality analysis based on the 5-factor model
Personality traits from metal physical properties
Market price and economic characteristics (as of 2026-02)
Price Range
Market Trends & Notes
DOE同位体プログラムでORNL高中性子束炉により限定生産。テネシン合成用の22mg Bk-249生産に250日の照射と数百万ドルのコストが必要。世界で最も入手困難な元素の一つ
Scientific basis of Berkelium Gakufu-no-Kagishi's colors
Colors of this element
銀色(金属)/ 琥珀〜黄金色(化合物)
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Materials with good metallurgical and personality compatibility
Based on Holland Code: SCI
Based on RIASEC (Holland Code) vocational interest model. These are illustrative suggestions derived from the character's personality profile.