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Samarium

Atomic No. 62 Sm Samarium

About Samarium

Samarium is a lanthanide with atomic number 62 that forms compounds in the +3 and, under suitable conditions, +2 oxidation states. Samarium cobalt alloys form permanent magnets that retain useful performance at elevated temperatures. Samarium compounds are also used in infrared absorbing glass, optical materials and neutron absorbing systems.

Properties

Atomic Number
62
Atomic Symbol
Sm
Atomic Mass
150.36
CAS No.
7440-19-9
Density
7.353 g/cm³
Series
lanthanoid
Melting Point
1,072°C
Boiling Point
1,803°C
Thermal Conductivity
0.13 W/cm °C
Heat of Fusion
8.5 kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization
175 kJ/mol
Electronegativity
1.17 pauling
Crystal Structure
Trigonal
Electrical Conductivity
1.1×106 S/m

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