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Facts about Dysprosium

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The Element Dysprosium is defined as...
A soft, silvery rare-earth element used in nuclear research. The most common uses of Dysprosium are in Nuclear research / reactors.

What are the origins of the word Dysprosium ?
The name originates from the Greek word 'dysprositos' meaning hard to get at.

Facts about the Classification of the Element Dysprosium
Dysprosium classified as an element in the Lanthanide series as one of the "Rare Earth Elements" which can located in Group 3 elements of the Periodic Table and in the 6th and 7th periods.

The Rare Earth Elements are divided into the Lanthanide and Actinide series. The elements in the Lanthanide series closely resemble lanthanum, and one another, in their chemical and physical properties. Their compounds are used as catalysts in the production of petroleum and synthetic products.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Dysprosium
Dysprosium was discovered by Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran in France in 1886.

Occurrence of the element Dysprosium
Obtained from erbium & holmium

Common Uses of Dysprosium
Nuclear research / reactors

The Properties of the Element Dysprosium
Name of Element : Dysprosium
Symbol of Element : Dy
Atomic Number: 66
Atomic Mass: 162.5 amu
Melting Point: 1412.0 °C - 1685.15 °K
Boiling Point: 2562.0 °C - 2835.15 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 66
Number of Neutrons: 97
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Density @ 293 K: 8.536 g/cm3
Color: Unknown