Samarium (Sm)
Rare Earth Metals | Atomic Number: 62
Basic Properties
Sm
62
150.36 g/mol
| Element Category | Rare Earth Metals |
|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 62 |
| Atomic Weight | 150.36 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Rhombohedral |
Crystal Structure Visualization
Loading...
Description
Samarium is used in magnets, especially in headphones and small motors. It has applications in nuclear reactors and cancer treatments.
| Density | 7.52 g/cm³ |
|---|
| Tensile Strength | N/A |
|---|---|
| Hardness | N/A |
| Melting Point | 1072°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 1794°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Moderate |
|---|
Applications
Used in samarium-cobalt magnets.
Production Methods
Extracted from monazite.
History
Discovered in 1879.