The researchers fired a beam of calcium ions, each containing 20 protons, into a target of californium, a highly radioactive synthetic substance with 98 protons.

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The second utilizes a highly selective media to capture more radioactive elements in the presence of ions other than sodium, such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium, also through ion exchange process.

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