The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Cerium (That most people don't know).
Cerium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Ce (Cerium)
Description
Malleable, ductile, iron-gray metal.
State at 20 °C
Solid
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)].
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.
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
Name Origin
Named after the asteroid, Ceres, discovered two years before the element.
Named after the asteroid, Ceres, discovered two years before the element.
Atomic Mass
140,115
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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Along with basic atom / element information (like Cerium-Ce atomic number and all the other atom data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
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