Cesium
chemical
element:
Cs
( solid )
High purity samples of the
element Cesium (sometimes spelled Caesium) atomic number 55.
ideal for element collectors of those conducting experiments/producing
compounds & alloys with pure Cesium metal. Cesium is one of the most reactive metals
known to man - it will ignite upon exposure to air or water. For
protection, our Cesium samples are sealed in glass ampoules under Argon
gas.
As its melting temperature is only 83°F, it will become liquid on
warm days or just by holding the vial in your hand for a short time.
Pure Cesium metal has been used as a propellant in ion spacecraft engines
and in vacuum tubes.
Sealed glass ampules contain 10 grams of pure Cesium metal.
Caution:
Use safety precautions
(wear eye protection and gloves) when working with Cesium metal.
Violently/explosively reacts with water and may ignite on contact with
air. Causes severe burns on contact with body tissue. Requires an adult signature upon delivery.
MSDS
( Material Safety Data Sheet )
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