Samarium is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Sm and atomic number 62.
Notable characteristics
Samarium is a rare earth metal, with a bright silver luster, that is reasonably stable in air; it ignites in air at 150 °
C. Three crystal modifications of the metal also exist, with transformations at 734 and 922 °C.
Applications
Uses of Samarium include:
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