It's found on the beaches of Travancore, India, and in the river sands in Brazil. Cerium is a component of misch metal, which is extensively used in the manufacturing of pyrophoric alloy for cigerette lighters. Cerium compounds are used in the manufacturing of glass. Moly Corp deposited it is near Las Vegas. Rare Earth Cerium is an iron grayish color that is about as ductile as tin.
Cerium is a chemical element.
82 is the number of neutrons. 58 is the number of protons and electrons. Copyright 1997-2001 and Disclaimer for the San Juan Unified School District. All Rights Reserved.