Atomic Mass 140 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 140,115 as atomic mass?

The answer is Cerium. There is so much cool stuff about Cerium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Cerium Overview

Atomic Mass

140,115

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Atomic Number

58

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Description

Malleable, ductile, iron-gray metal.

Atomic Symbol

Ce (Cerium)

Discovery

Discovered By: W. von Hisinger, J. Berzelius, M. Klaproth

Year: 1803

Location: Sweden/Germany

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Most abundant rare earth metal. Found in many minerals like monazite sand [Ce(PO4)].

Name Origin

Named after the asteroid, Ceres, discovered two years before the element.

Uses

Its oxides are used in the optics and glass-making industries. Its salts are used in the photography and textile industry. Used in high-intensity carbon lamps and as alloying agents in special metals.

Want to learn more details and data about Cerium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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