Atomic Symbol 58 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 58?

The answer is Cerium (Ce). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Cerium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Cerium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ce (Cerium)

Description

Malleable, ductile, iron-gray metal.

Sources

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Name Origin

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

Discovery

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

Year: 1803

Location: Sweden/Germany

Atomic Number

58

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

140,115

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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