Samarium


 * Atomic Element:** Samarium


 * Atomic Symbol:** Sm


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


 * Atomic Number:** 62


 * Protons:** 62


 * Neutrons:** 62


 * Discovery:** Discovered by French chemist, Paul Emile in 1879


 * How it was named:** Named after the mineral somarsky


 * State of Matter:** solid


 * Melting Point:** 1072°C


 * Boiling Point:** 1794°C


 * Characteristics:** Silvery, white


 * Uses:** Used to make carbon


 * Interesting Facts:**

China is the world leader in Somarium mining and production. Used to kill cancer cells.

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