Samarium Element Number 62
Sandra Domine Mrs.Burling 8th 2/9/16 Chemistry
Wanna know about my element?
- Element Symbol:Sm
- Atomic Mass:150.36
- Melting Point:1,074 C
- Boiling Point:1,794 C
- # of protons:62
- # of neutrons:88
- # of electrons:62
- Classification:Lanthanide series
- Cost for element:$7500 for kilogram
- Element Family: Rare Earth Metals
- Origin of name: smartskite
- Year of discovery:1879
- Discovered by:Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaurden
- electron Configuration:[Xe]4f66s2
Fun Facts
- Used for nuclear reactors.
- Interesting Fact:It is believed to simulate metabolism,but it is not essential to the health of the human body.
- Its common compounds are:Samarium Chloride(SmCl3)