Samarium Rod

Samarium Rod features high compressive strength, stability at elevated temperatures, and excellent magnetic characteristics, making it ideal for machining into custom components for magnetic, electronic, and structural applications. Its solid cylindrical geometry supports use in permanent magnet systems, neutron absorption components, and specialized electrodes. Industries such as aerospace, defense, and energy employ samarium rods for high-strength magnet assemblies, shielding in nuclear instrumentation, and electrodes in specialty batteries. Specific applications include SmCo-based motor rotors, magnetic field focusing elements, and radiation-absorbing inserts. In research, samarium rods provide test samples for studying rare-earth magnetics, structural performance, and alloy behavior under load. The combination of rare-earth magnetism and form stability ensures critical utility in demanding engineering environments.

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter	=<10mm	±10%
Diameter	>10mm	±5%

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	62
Crystal structure	Rhombohedral
Electronic structure	Xe 4f⁶ 6s²
Valences shown	2,3
Atomic weight( amu )	150.36
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	5820
Photo-electric work function( eV )	2.7
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	149/ 13.9
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	144/ 3.1
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	148/ 11.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	152/ 26.6
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	147/ 15.1
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	150/ 7.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	154/ 22.6
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.18
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 5.63
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 11.07

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio	0.31
Bulk modulus( GPa )	29.9
Tensile modulus( GPa )	34.1
Tensile strength( MPa )	124
Yield strength( MPa )	110

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	92@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.00148@0-100°C

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	1791
Density( gcm⁻³ )	7.536@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	1077
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	1280
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	72.4
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	180@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	13.3@0-100°C