Samarium Price Today — USD/kg | Critical Minerals HQ
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Samarium is a rare earth element used in samarium-cobalt (SmCo) magnets, which maintain their strength at extreme temperatures far better than neodymium magnets. SmCo magnets are critical for aerospace and defense applications.
Top Uses of Samarium
- Samarium-cobalt high-temperature permanent magnets
- Defense guidance systems and sensors
- Aerospace motors and actuators
- Nuclear reactor control applications
Top Samarium Producing Countries
- China
- Russia
- United States
- Australia
Why Samarium Is a Critical Mineral
Samarium is critical for defense and aerospace applications requiring magnets that perform reliably at extreme temperatures where neodymium magnets would fail.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Samarium
What is the price of samarium today?
Critical Minerals HQ tracks the live samarium price in USD/kg, refreshed every 15 minutes during market hours from institutional pricing feeds.
What is samarium used for?
Samarium is a rare earth element used in samarium-cobalt (SmCo) magnets, which maintain their strength at extreme temperatures far better than neodymium magnets. SmCo magnets are critical for aerospace and defense applications.
Which countries produce the most samarium?
The leading producers of samarium are China, Russia, United States, according to the latest USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries.
Why is samarium considered a critical mineral?
Samarium is critical for defense and aerospace applications requiring magnets that perform reliably at extreme temperatures where neodymium magnets would fail.