Samarium

Goodfellow's Samarium (Sm) products are designed to meet the exacting requirements of advanced research and industrial applications. Available in forms such as foil, powder, rod, and sputtering target, samarium is valued for its unique magnetic properties and moderate hardness. This rare earth metal exhibits paramagnetic behavior at room temperature and becomes antiferromagnetic when cooled below 14.8 K. Samarium finds critical applications in the electronics industry, nuclear technology, and optical systems. It plays a vital role in the production of high-strength samarium-cobalt permanent magnets used in electric vehicle motors and wind turbine generators, contributing to advancements in sustainable energy technologies. In the medical field, samarium-153 isotope is utilized for bone pain treatment in cancer patients. Goodfellow's samarium products support cutting-edge research in areas such as magnetic refrigeration and next-generation data storage systems. Their distinctive properties make them indispensable for scientists and engineers advancing materials science, particularly in applications requiring specialized magnetic characteristics and high-temperature stability.