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62 lanthanide Generated with AI

Samarium

Symbol Sm
Atomic Mass 150.362

Samarium is a chemical element with symbol Sm and atomic number 62. It is a moderately hard silvery metal that readily oxidizes in air. Being a typical member of the lanthanide series, samarium usually assumes the oxidation state +3.

Properties

  • Phase: Solid
  • Density: 7.52 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: 1345 K
  • Boiling Point: 2173 K

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