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    Sm

    Samarium

    Lanthanide

    Atomic Number: 62 • Atomic Mass: 150.3600 u • Period: 6 • Group: 101

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f⁶
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.17
    Promethium (Pm)Europium (Eu)
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    Overview

    Samarium is the chemical element with the symbol Sm and atomic number 62. It belongs to the Lanthanide group and is located in period 6 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Sm
    • Atomic Number:62
    • Atomic Mass:150.3600 u
    • Group:101
    • Period:6
    • Category:Lanthanide
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.17 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after mineral samarskite

    Fun Fact #2

    Has 7 stable isotopes

    Common Uses

    • Powerful magnets
    • Cancer treatment
    • Nuclear reactors