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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics contains information from authentic and highly regarded sources. Its many contributors come from throughout the world. The Handbook has been peer-reviewed by a sounded Editorial Advisory Board.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 78th Edition
Author:
David R. Lide, ed.
Year:
1997
Bibliographic source:
CRC Press/Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton, FL

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline available
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The method used for the determination of the melting point is not described in the handbook. However, we are confident that the source has been checked for reliability. The melting point value here described correlates to our experience.
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Cerium
EC Number:
231-154-9
EC Name:
Cerium
Cas Number:
7440-45-1
Molecular formula:
Ce
IUPAC Name:
cerium(3+)

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Melting / freezing pt.:
795 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The melting point of cerium metal was determined to be 795°C.
Executive summary:

We confirmed the melting point of cerium metal by comparing our experimental values with the values published in the CRC Handbook of chemistry and physics.