Samarium


 * Element Name:** Samarium


 * Element Symbol:** Sm


 * Atomic Mass:** 150[[image:SamariumJessica.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 62


 * Protons:** 62


 * Electrons:** 62


 * Discovery:** 1879 by Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran


 * How It Was Named:** The mineral samarskite, where it was isolated from.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1072° C


 * Boiling Point:** 1794° C


 * Characteristics:** Color: Silvery white. Classification: Metal. Part of Lanthanides.


 * Uses of element:** Electronic industries


 * Interesting facts:** Samarium makes carbon which is used to produce lighting for studio and production lights. When samarium mixes with cobalt, it forms the strongest magnet known to mankind.

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