Ce

Cerium

Atomic Number 58 · Metal piece

The most abundant rare earth element. Used in catalytic converters, self-cleaning ovens, and lighter flints.

Atomic Mass

140.12 u

Category

Lanthanide

Phase (STP)

Solid

Density

6.77 g/cm³

Melting Point

795 °C

Boiling Point

3443 °C

Electronegativity

1.12 (Pauling)

Atomic Radius

185 pm

Electron Configuration

[Xe] 4f1 5d1 6s2

Discovered

1803 — Jons Jacob Berzelius

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