Atomic Mass Ce (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

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?

Cerium Overview

Ce Atomic Mass

140,115

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Atomic Symbol

Ce (Cerium)

Name Origin

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

Description

Malleable, ductile, iron-gray metal.

Atomic Number

58

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

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.

Sources

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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