Cerium T-Shirt

Unleash your inner science geek with our "Cerium T-Shirt", a standout piece from our unique "Periodic Table of Chemical Elements" collection. With its meticulous line art design, this shirt is a nod to the nostalgia-tinged aesthetics of yesteryears. The artwork, inspired by vintage scientific illustrations, features an intricate line drawing of the cerium atom, complete with its atomic number and symbol. The striking monochromatic design, set against the shirt's color, creates an eye-catching contrast that's sure to make a statement.

Cerium, the subject of our design, is a chemical element with the symbol Ce and atomic number 58. It's a soft, ductile, and silvery-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air, and it is the most common of the rare earth elements. Discovered in 1803 by Jöns Jakob Berzelius and Wilhelm Hisinger, cerium was named after the dwarf planet Ceres. In the world of science and technology, cerium plays a significant role. It's used in the manufacturing of self-cleaning ovens and in the process of creating glass and ceramics, owing to its useful property of being a strong reducing agent. Additionally, cerium oxide is used as a catalyst in self-cleaning ovens for its ability to stabilize temperatures and prevent fluctuations. This quirky t-shirt design is more than just a fashion statement – it’s a celebration of scientific history and the often-overlooked element that plays a big part in our day-to-day life.