Density of Cerium (Ce) [& g/cm3, kg/m3, Uses, Sources ... 2022

Everything has mass and volume, and therefore density. So it is expected that the smallest piece of matter, like an atom of Cerium has it too. But what is the density of an atom of Ce?

Note: Learn more about the density here.

In the case of Cerium , density is 6.78 g/cm³. However, there are interesting facts about Cerium that most don't know about. Also check the kg/m³ conversion...

Cerium Data

Cerium Density g/cm³

6.78 g/cm³

kg/m³

6780 kg/m³

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.

Atomic Mass

140,115

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Sources

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

Atomic Number

58

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Atomic Symbol

Ce

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

Description

Malleable, ductile, iron-gray metal.

Want to learn more details and data about Cerium (Ce)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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