58Ce140.1Cerium
ree · Z 58 · 140.1 u
Cerium (Ce)
Cerium is the most abundant rare earth and often the oversupplied one. Poland of glass and catalysts take the tonne.
A light-REE offtake that only wants NdPr still has to place Ce. That placement is part of a Build structure, not a leftover.
Geo
Mine, process, refine.
| ISO | Country | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | China | Mine | Separation |
| AU | Australia | Mine | Mount Weld |
| US | United States | Mine | Mountain Pass |
Forms
- CeO2
- Polish
- Mischmetal
Uses
- Glass polish
- Catalysis
- Alloys