Electron Configuration

[Xe] 6s2 4f6

Samarium is named for "Colonel Samarski"
Melting Point: 1071.85 oC
Boiling Point: 1790.85 oC
Heat of Vaporization: 1096.04 J/g
Heat of Fusion: 72.49 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity: 0.197 J/g . Co or 0.05 cal/g . Co
Density: 7.54