Samarium(III) oxide
Agent Name
Samarium(III) oxide
CAS Number
12060-58-1
Formula
O3-Sm2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Disamarium trioxide; Samaria; Samarium oxide; Samarium sesquioxide; Samarium trioxide; Samarium(3+) oxide; Samarium(III) oxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Yellow-white solid; [Merck Index] Insoluble in water; Soluble in acids; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in catalysts, glass, neutron absorbers, and to prepare samarium salts; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Samarium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: