Crystal Structure of Samarium (Sm) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Samarium. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of Sm?

In the case of Samarium the crystalline structure is Rhombohedral. There is a lot of cool facts about Samarium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Samarium Overview

Samarium Crystal Structure

Rhombohedral

Atomic Number

62

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

150,36

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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.

Description

Silvery rare earth metal.

Atomic Symbol

Sm

Name Origin

Named after the mineral samarskite.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran
Year: 1879
Location: France

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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