Samarium(III) carbonate hydrate (Sm2(CO3)3•xH2O)-Powder

Characteristic

 

Samarium Carbonate is a water insoluble Samarium source that can easily be converted to other Samarium compounds, such as the oxide by heating (calcination).

Chemical formula：Sm₂(CO₃)₃•xH₂O

Molar mass：480.75 g/mol (Anhydrous)

Appearance：white to light yellow powder

Melting Point：>500°C

Solubility in H2O：Insoluble

 

Application

 

Samarium Carbonate has specialized uses in glass, phosphors, lasers, and thermoelectric devices. Samarium is added to ceramics and glasses where it increases absorption of infrared light. It is also used as catalyst and chemical reagent.