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Chemistry

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CALCIUM & CERIUM

LEXI RUDOLPH B. 1

CALCIUM

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

  • Name: Calcium
  • Symbol: Ca
  • Physical State: Solid
  • Color: Silvery-Gray
  • Texture: Very soft
  • Atomic Number: 20

History-
Discovered in 1808 in England, by Sir Humphrey Davy.

USES

  • Component of Portland Concrete
  • Reducing agent of metals
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CERIUM

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

  • Name: Cerium
  • Symbol: Ce
  • Physical State: Solid
  • Color: Silvery white
  • Texture: Soft, silvery, ductile
  • Atomic Number: 58
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HISTORY

Discovered in 1803 in Swedan, Germany by Willhelm Von Hisinger & 2 others.

USES

  • Component of Misch Metal.
  • Catalyst in "self-cleaning" ovens.
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