CAS 38245-37-3: samarium(iii) carbonate hydrate

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Samarium carbonate is a nanomaterial that has been used in the production of semiconductors and other electronic devices. It can be produced by heating samarium sulfide with citric or malonic acid at high temperatures. Samarium carbonate can also be synthesized inexpensively, which may make it an attractive alternative to other materials. The sensor is made by coating a substrate with a layer of samarium carbonate and then measuring the change in resistance as the sensor is heated. Samarium-doped carbon nanotubes have been shown to emit light when they are stimulated by an electric current, providing another potential application for this material.

Samarium(III) carbonate hydrate