CAS number : 7440-45-1
Molecular weight :140.116
Molecular formula/chemical symbol :Ce
Description :
Cerium is a lustrous silvery-dark grey metal that oxidizes readily in air. Finely divided cerium metal is very unstable in air. The metal is malleable and will likely ignite if cut with a knife.
USES :
Cerium metal is added to aluminum, magnesium, cast iron, steel, and superalloys to increase their strength.
Cerium is widely used in automotive catalytic converters to reduce pollution.
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