Cerium (Ce)Metal

Categories Cerium, Rare earth

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Additional information

Item Number	ME58
Product Name	Cerium Metal
CAS Number	7440-45-1
M. F.	Ce
Purity	99%; 99,9% (REM)
Appearance	Silvery lump pieces, ingots, rod, foil, wire, etc.

Description:

Cerium (Ce-58) is a soft, silver-gray, malleable lanthanide-series metal and the most commercially prevalent rare earth element. Its versatility drives utility across industrial sectors.

Applications:

Pyrophoric properties: Spontaneously ignites in air for applications like lighter ignition systems.
Catalytic & manufacturing uses: Critical in automotive catalytic converters, glass decolorization, and ceramic glazes.
Surface finishing: Cerium oxide (CeO₂) is the standard high-precision polishing compound for optical lenses, display glass, and semiconductor wafers.