Samarium is a rare earth metal notable for its role in high temperature permanent magnets and neutron absorber applications.
Properties of Samarium | It commonly forms +3 oxidation state compounds, has magnetic alloys with cobalt and exhibits useful redox chemistry.
Uses of Samarium | Used in samarium cobalt magnets, nuclear reactor control rods and as catalysts and in specialty glass and ceramics.
Isotopes of Samarium | Stable isotope Sm 152 and others exist; some radioisotopes are used in medicine and industrial applications with appropriate controls.