Ce
58 lanthanide Generated with AI
Cerium
Symbol Ce
Atomic Mass 140.1161
Cerium is a chemical element with symbol Ce and atomic number 58. It is a soft, silvery, ductile metal which easily oxidizes in air. Cerium was named after the dwarf planet Ceres (itself named after the Roman goddess of agriculture).
Properties
- Phase: Solid
- Density: 6.77 g/cm³
- Melting Point: 1068 K
- Boiling Point: 3716 K