Atomic Mass Sm (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Samarium. But how do we know how much does a Sm atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Sm, we can open any periodic table and search for Samarium.

In the case of Samarium the answer is 150,36. However there is a lot of funny facts about Samarium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Samarium Overview

Sm Atomic Mass

150,36

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Sm (Samarium)

Name Origin

Named after the mineral samarskite.

Description

Silvery rare earth metal.

Atomic Number

62

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran

Year: 1879

Location: France

Uses

It is used in the electronics and ceramics industries. It is easily magnetized and very difficult to demagnetize. This suggests important future applications in solid-state and superconductor technologies.

Sources

Found with other rare earths in monazite sand. The sand is often 50% rare earths by weight and 2.8% samarium.

Want to learn more details and data about Samarium (Sm)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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