Sm

Samarium

Element 62 · Lanthanide · Period 6, Group 8

Solid · Discovered 1879

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number62
Atomic Mass150.4u
Electron Configuration[Xe]6s2 4f6
Electronegativity1.17Pauling
Atomic Radius229pm
Ionization Energy5.644eV
Oxidation States+3, +2

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1347K
Boiling Point2067K
Density7.52g/cm³
Group BlockLanthanide
Year Discovered1879