Apr 9 2013
Nanoparticles are of great scientific interest as they have high surface area to volume ratio, excellent optical properties and good diffusion properties, particularly at high temperatures.
Samarium is paramagnetic at room temperature, and can withstand high temperatures without losing its magnetic properties. Samarium nanoparticles are used in lightweight electronic equipment where functionality at high temperature is a major concern.
Chemical Properties
The chemical properties of samarium nanoparticles are outlined in the following table.
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical symbol |
Sm |
| CAS No. |
7440-19-9 |
| Group |
3 |
| Electronic configuration |
[Xe] 4f6 6s2 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of samarium nanoparticles are given in the following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
7.353 g/cm3 |
0.2656 lb/in3 |
| Molar mass |
150.36 g/mol |
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Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of samarium nanoparticles are provided in the table below.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Melting point |
1072°C |
1962°F |
| Boiling point |
1803°C |
3277°F |
Manufacturing Process
Samarium nanoparticles can be synthesized by using bioreduction method where pH conditions play a vital role in controlling the size of the produced clusters.
Applications
The key applications of samarium nanoparticles are listed below:
- Fluorescent labels
- Dopants in glass
- Coatings, plastics, nanowires, nanofibers and textiles.
Source: AZoNano