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Facts about the History of the Discovery of Cesium
Element
Cesium was discovered by
Fustov Kirchoff and Robert Bunsen
in 1860 from mineral water found in Dürkheim, Germany. It was the
first element discovered by spectrum analysis.
Robert
Wilhelm Bunsen
Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) invented many lecture-room and
laboratory appliances, most famously the Bunsen burner. He also
invented the spectroscope and with it discovered rubidium and
caesium; greatly perfected methods of electrolysis, inventing a
new battery; made many investigations among metallic and organic
substances.
Robert Bunsen (1811 - 1899)
Cesium as on the
Periodic Table
Check out Cesium on the Periodic Table which arranges each 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 as on the Periodic Table for additional information and for an instant
comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and
Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts
and information as a Chemistry reference guide.
Other elements
classified as Alkali Metals
Alkali metals are soft, malleable, ductile, and are good
conductors of heat and electricity. The other elements contained in
this classification are as follows:
What is 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 and
now recognises more periods and elements than
Dimitri
Mendeleev knew in his day 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.
Learn about what is
Cesium
with these fast facts...
These articles
contain facts and information relating to Cesium and each
of the other elements including the
Periodic Symbol, group, classification, properties and atomic
number which is often referred to as the
Periodic Table Number.
Test your knowledge of chemistry and the Periodic Table by
completing the Element Symbols and Atomic Numbers on our
Blank Periodic Table.
Chemistry students will also find a helpful section on
Chemical Formulas. |
