Samarium
Samarium
is a rare earth metal that is used in high-performance magnets and in nuclear applications.
Atomic Structure
Atomic Information
Property
Value
Atomic Number
62
Symbol
Sm
Atomic Mass
150.36 u
Electron Configuration
[Xe] 4f
6
6s
2
State at Room Temperature
Solid
Uses of Samarium
Used in the production of permanent magnets for various applications, such as motors and generators.
Applied in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber.