Ce

CERIUM

Definition :after the asteroid 'ceres'. most abundant of the non-earth metals.

Discovery :1803 by wilhelm hissinger of sweden

Uses :volumetric oxidizing agent, glass manufacturing

Group of Elements :Lanthanide(Solid)

Atomic Weight :140.116

Oxidation State :+3,4

Melting Point :798

Boiling Point :3257

Density :6.77 g/cm3

Electronegativity :1.1