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The Element Cerium - Basic Physical and Historical Information ...

Discovered : 1803 by J.J. Berzelius and W. Hisinger Isolated in Vestmanland, Sweden Origin : The element is named after the asteroid Ceres, discovered in 1801. Description : A grey metal, more abundant than tin or lead and almost as abundant as zinc. It is little used because it tarnishes easily, reacts with water and burns when heated. A little cerium is employed in alloys, special glass and ...