Facts about the Classification of the Element Cerium
Cerium classified as an element in the Lanthanide series as one of the "Rare Earth Elements" which can located in Group 3 elements of the Periodic Table and in the 6th and 7th periods. The Rare Earth Elements are divided into the Lanthanide and Actinide series. The elements in the Lanthanide series closely resemble lanthanum, and one another, in their chemical and physical properties. Their compounds are used as catalysts in the production of petroleum and synthetic products.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Cerium
Cerium was discovered by Jons Jacob Berzelius and Wilhelm von Hisinger in Sweden in 1803.

Occurrence of the element Cerium
Obtained from monazite and bastnaesite

Common Uses of Cerium
Making aluminium alloys
Cigarette lighters
Incandescent gas mantles
Petroleum refining
Arc lighting

The Properties of the Element Cerium
Name of Element : Cerium
Symbol of Element : Ce
Atomic Number of Cerium : 58
Atomic Mass: 140.116 amu
Melting Point: 795.0 °C - 1068.15 °K
Boiling Point: 3257.0 °C - 3530.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Cerium : 58
Number of Neutrons in Cerium : 82
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 6.773 g/cm3
Color of Cerium : gray