Cerium Element Cube Experiments and resilience of the forces

and resilience of the forces that fought on the Eastern Front

this artifact commemorates the service and legacy of the forces that helped secure victory during the Second World War

Hafnium is mostly used to make control rods for nuclear reactors

Amber is formed when tree resin becomes fossilized

From July 1st to July 3rd

Cerium Element Cube Experiments and resilience of the forcesCerium's atomic number is 58 and its symbol is Ce. Cerium is often found with other rare earth elements in various minerals. Despite it being classified as a rare earth metal due to its position on the periodic table, it is more common than lead or tin. Its most common uses are in gas mantel lamps, polishing compounds, catalytic converters, or ferrocerium rods. Cerium tarnishes slowly in the atmosphere which is why the sample in this display is stored