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Facts about the Definition of the Element Cesium (Caesium spelt as Cesium in the USA)
The Element Cesium is defined as...
A soft, silvery-white ductile metal, liquid at room temperature, the most electropositive and alkaline of the elements, used in photoelectric cells and to catalyze hydrogenation of some organic compounds. The most common uses of Cesium are in Atomic clocks, Removing air traces in vacuum tubes, Ion propulsion systems, Medical, Photoelectric cells, Cesium vapor and the Magnetometer.
 

Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Cesium
What are the origins of the word Caesium ?
The word Caesium originates from the Latin word 'caesius' which means "sky blue" from the bright blue lines in its spectrum.


 

Facts about the Classification of the Element Cesium
Cesium is classified as an "Alkali Metal" and located in Group 1 elements of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as an Alkali Metal is a very reactive metal that does not occur freely in nature. Alkali metals are soft, malleable, ductile, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.
 

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Cesium
Cesium was discovered by Fustov Kirchoff and Robert Bunsen in 1860 from mineral water found in Durkheim, Germany. It was the first element discovered by spectrum analysis.
 

Occurrence of the element Cesium in the Atmosphere
Obtained from pollucite and lepidolite
 

Common Uses of Cesium
Atomic clocks
Removes air traces in vacuum tubes
Ion propulsion systems
Medical
Photoelectric cells
Cesium vapor
Magnetometer
 

The Properties of the Element Cesium

Name of Element : Cesium
Symbol of Element : Cs
Atomic Number of Cesium : 55
Atomic Mass: 132.90546 amu
Melting Point: 28.5 °C - 301.65 °K
Boiling Point: 678.4 °C - 951.55005 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Cesium : 55
Number of Neutrons in Cesium : 78
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 1.873 g/cm3
Color of Cesium : silvery-white


The element Cesium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Cesium on the Periodic Table which arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Cesium for additional facts and info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Cesium with any other element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and information about the Cesium element and as a Chemistry reference guide.
 

Facts and Info about the element Cesium - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 which includes the Cesium element. The famous Russian Scientist, Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of "the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his time. Cesium was discovered by Fustov Kirchoff and Robert Bunsen in 1860 from mineral water found in Durkheim, Germany. It was the first element discovered by spectrum analysis. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which Cesium is just one element that can be found.
 

Facts and Info about the Element Cesium (Caesium spelt as Cesium in the USA)
 

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