Cesium (element)

Cesium is a soft, silvery-white metal belonging to the alkali metals group on the periodic table. It has the symbol Cs and atomic number 55. Known for its high reactivity, cesium can explode upon contact with water. It’s primarily used in atomic clocks, which are incredibly precise timekeeping devices, essential for global positioning systems (GPS) and telecommunications. Cesium is also utilized in various scientific applications, including research and certain industrial processes. In nature, it is found in small amounts in minerals, and it is noteworthy for its distinctive blue-violet glow in vapor form.