samarium
Magnetic lanthanide element
Samarium is a metallic chemical element, one of the rare earth metals.
It has specialized uses in magnets, lasers, and nuclear reactor control rods.
Symbol: Sm.
Rare-earth metallic element
- europiumElement sixty-three
- gadoliniumLanthanide, atomic number sixty-four
- terbiumLanthanide element sixty-five
- dysprosiumLanthanide metal, atomic sixty-six
holmium · erbium · thulium · ytterbium · lutetium · cerium · lanthanum · scandium
Systematic display of elements
- lanthanideElement from fifty-seven series
- isotopesAtomic number twins
- radioactive decayUnstable atoms releasing energy
- nucleosynthesisAtomic core formation process
crystal structure · spectroscopy · electropositive · atomic mass · atomic weight · valence electrons · ion · cation
Self-sustaining magnetic materials
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- nuclear reactorControlled fission energy source
- control rodsNeutron-absorbing reactor components
- cancer treatmentMedical intervention for malignancy
Softly bright, reflective
- silveryPale metallic sheen
- ductileAble to deform permanently
- malleableCapable of being shaped
- solidFirm matter state
heavy · conductive · corrosion-resistant · oxidizes · tarnishes · electropositive · ignites · ingot
neodymium
Rare-earth metallic element
- europiumElement sixty-three
- gadoliniumLanthanide, atomic number sixty-four
- terbiumLanthanide element sixty-five
dysprosium · holmium · erbium · thulium · ytterbium · lutetium · cerium · lanthanum · scandium · yttrium
periodic table
Systematic display of elements
- lanthanideElement from fifty-seven series
- isotopesAtomic number twins
- radioactive decayUnstable atoms releasing energy
nucleosynthesis · crystal structure · spectroscopy · electropositive · atomic mass · atomic weight · valence electrons · ion · cation · ground state
permanent magnets
Self-sustaining magnetic materials
- headphonesWearable speakers for ears
- nuclear reactorControlled fission energy source
- control rodsNeutron-absorbing reactor components
lustrous
Softly bright, reflective
solid · heavy · conductive · corrosion-resistant · oxidizes · tarnishes · electropositive · ignites · ingot · powder