As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Cerium. But how do we know how much does a Ce atom weight?
First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Ce, we can open any periodic table and search for Cerium.
In the case of Cerium the answer is 140,115. However there is a lot of funny facts about Cerium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?
First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Ce, we can open any periodic table and search for Cerium.
In the case of Cerium the answer is 140,115. However there is a lot of funny facts about Cerium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?
Cerium Overview
Ce Atomic Mass
Atomic Symbol
Ce (Cerium)
Name Origin
Named after the asteroid, Ceres, discovered two years before the element.
Named after the asteroid, Ceres, discovered two years before the element.
Description
Malleable, ductile, iron-gray metal.
Discovery
Discovered By: W. von Hisinger, J. Berzelius, M. Klaproth
Year: 1803
Location: Sweden/Germany
Discovered By: W. von Hisinger, J. Berzelius, M. Klaproth
Year: 1803
Location: Sweden/Germany
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.
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.
Sources
Most abundant rare earth metal. Found in many minerals like monazite sand [Ce(PO4)].
Most abundant rare earth metal. Found in many minerals like monazite sand [Ce(PO4)].
Want to learn more details and data about Cerium (Ce)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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Along with basic atom / element information (like Cerium-Ce atomic mass and all the other atomic data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)
Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
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