What is another word for samarium?
Pronunciation: [sɐmˈe͡əɹi͡əm] (IPA) 
Samarium is an element with the chemical symbol Sm and atomic number 62. It belongs to the lanthanide series of elements and is a rare-earth metal. Some of the synonyms for samarium include samarskite, which is a mineral containing samarium, and Sm, which is the chemical symbol for the element. Other synonyms include Sm2O3, which is a compound of samarium and oxygen, and SmCo5, which is a magnetic material containing samarium and cobalt. Samarium is also known as an important element in nuclear reactors, as well as in the production of permanent magnets and catalysts.
