Atomic Number 58 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 58 as atomic number?

The answer is Cerium and there is so much cool stuff about Cerium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Cerium Overview

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)].

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.

Atomic Mass

140,115

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Name Origin

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

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

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