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What are the applications of cerium compounds?
1.cerium oxide is used as a glass-polishing agent 2. in stainless steel it is used as a precipitation agent
Was cerium discovered in two different places?
Cerium was discovered in two different places. It was discovered in Sweden by two people and then in Germany by a chemist, both in 1803.
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.
Is there an alchemists symbol for cerium?
Cerium was not known by alchemists.
What is cerium's state of matter?
Cerium is a solid at room temperature and pressure.
What is the chemical change for cerium?
The cation of cerium is Ce(3+).
Is cerium highly reactive?
Cerium is reactive but not highly reactive.
