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

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Ce?

The answer is Cerium (Ce). However there is a lot of stuff about Cerium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Cerium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ce (Cerium)

Sources

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

Description

Malleable, ductile, iron-gray metal.

Name Origin

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

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.

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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