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Samarium foil, 1.0mm (0.04in) thick, 99.9% (REO)
Description
Used in control rods in nuclear reactors, as a catalyst in organic chemistry, a pyrophoric metal in lighter flints, and a core in carbon arc-lamp electrodes. Also used in alloys with cobalt to make strong permanent magnets.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Packaged in mylar under argon
Specifications
Specifications
| Quantity | 25 x 25 mm |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Packaging | Mylar under Argon |
| Weight | ≈4.9g/25x25mm |
| Form | Foil |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Percent Purity | 99.9% |
| Assay | (REO) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Samarium foil, 1.0mm (0.04 in.) thick |
RUO – Research Use Only
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