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Dysprosium

Element 66 · 162.5 u

Lantaan f-block Periode 6 Solied by RT Dag lengte: →

Dysprosium is essential for high-performance permanent magnets.

Fisiese eienskappe

Atomic Mass162.5 u
Density8.55 g/cm³
Smelt punt:1680.0 K
Boiling Point2840.0 K
AppearanceSilvery-white metallic
Toestand by kamerkompSolied

Chemical Properties

Electronegativity1.22 (TrinidadCity name (optional, probably does not need a translation))
1st Ionization Energy573.0 kJ/mol
Electron Affinity33.96 kJ/mol
Oxidation States+2, +3

Atomic Properties

Electron Configuration[Xe] 4f10 6s2
Atomic Radius178.0 pm
Covalent Radius192.0 pm
Atomic radius:229.0 pm

Discovery

Discovered ByLecoq de Boisbaudran
Discovery Year1886
LocationParis, France
Genoemde NaGreek 'dysprositos' meaning hard to get

About Dysprosium

Dysprosium is a relatively hard, lustrous, silvery rare earth metal with one of the highest magnetic susceptibilities. It is added to neodymium magnets to maintain performance at high temperatures.

Gebruiks & Programme

Neodymium magnets (thermal stability additive), nuclear reactor control rods, and data storage.

Fun Fact

Dysprosium's name literally means 'hard to get' in Greek, reflecting how difficult it is to separate from other rare earths.

Isotopes

Definieer Molekulêr Gewigte Abundance Half-Life Stabiel
161 0.18889% - Ja
162 0.25475% - Ja
163 0.24896% - Ja
164 0.2826% - Ja

Electron Configuration

[Xe] 4f10 6s2

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