Market Description
Samarium metal is alloyed with cobalt to produce SmCo permanent magnets, which offer superior performance at high temperatures compared to NdFeB. It is also used as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactor control rods.
Composition
- Samarium (Sm) - 100%
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Policy & Regulatory Updates
2 articles mentioning Samarium Metal
Apr 2026
The Invisible Wall: Decoding China's 2026 Licensing Regime
China's updated Export Licensing Management Goods Catalogue reached full implementation on April 4, 2026, moving mid-to-heavy rare earth elements into a restrictive, case-by-case licensing regime - and a suspended "0.1% Rule" that threatens to ensnare foreign-made goods containing Chinese-origin rare earths expires November 10, 2026.
Mar 2026
The Vietnam Pivot: How Export Bans are Building a New Processing Powerhouse
The $60M Lynas - LS Eco Energy cross-investment deal to build a rare earth metal plant in Vietnam is the first major "post-ban" victory for Vietnam's industrial policy - proving that Hanoi's export ban is successfully forcing a reorganization of the global magnet supply chain.