Product Name: Samarium oxide
Cas No.: 12060-58-1
MF: O3Sm2
MW: 348.72
Description: Samarium(III) oxide or samarium oxide is used in optical and infrared absorbing glass to absorb infrared radiation. Also, it is used as a neutron absorber in control rods for nuclear power reactors. The oxide catalyzes dehydration of acyclic primary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones. Another use involves preparation of other samarium salts.