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1.cerium oxide is used as a glass-polishing agent

2. in stainless steel it is used as a precipitation agent

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What are two applications of cerium?

It is very reactive


Does cerium have a ionic or covalent bond?

Cerium typically forms ionic bonds rather than covalent bonds. In its compounds, cerium usually forms the +3 oxidation state, where it loses three electrons to form ionic bonds with other elements.


What elements bond with cerium?

Cerium commonly bonds with oxygen to form cerium oxide, which is used in catalytic converters. It can also form compounds with other elements such as sulfur, fluorine, and chlorine. Additionally, cerium can bond with carbon to form organocerium compounds.


Is the element cerium stable or reactive?

cerium is reactive, if hit with a sharp object it will combust and release nitrogen and hydrogenated carbon. it is the most stable of the rare earth elements though


What condiment contains Cerium?

Cerium is used in Catalytic converters in motor cars for the reduction of CO emissions. Cerium compounds are used in the manufacture of glass. It is used in various aluminum and steel alloys, it is a component of phosphers used in TV screens. Fumes from cerium fires are very toxic. It is not used in food preparation areas


Does cerium need to be refined if it is found in nature or is it made in the laboratory?

Cerium is found as a compound of many other rare earth metals, so it is processed using several acids and techniques that rely on the properties of the other metals and their compounds to remove them.


What element is the principal ingredient in misch metal?

The principal ingredient in misch metal is cerium, which makes up about 50-60% of its composition. Misch metal is a rare earth alloy used in various applications such as in flints for lighters and in alloying agents for steel.


What element has 58 electrons?

The element with 58 electrons is Cerium (Ce). It has the atomic number 58. Cerium is a Lanthanide Transition Metal in Period 6 of the Periodic Table. It has 58 electrons in 6 shells with 2 electrons in the outer shell.


Is cerium natural or man made?

Cerium is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth's crust. It is classified as a rare earth metal and is typically extracted from minerals such as monazite and bastnasite. While cerium itself is natural, it can also be processed and refined for various industrial applications, making certain forms of cerium used in products like catalysts or alloys appear man-made.


Is cerium man made?

Yes. Cerium is the element they use to make silver, and flint in cigarettes or gas lighters.


What is cerium's odor?

Cerium hasn't odor.


What is the texture of cerium?

Cerium is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with a silvery-white appearance.