Facts about the
Definition of the Element Dysprosium
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.
Interesting Facts
about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Dysprosium
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 in
the Atmosphere
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
The element Dysprosium and the Periodic Table
Find out more facts about Dysprosium on the Periodic Table which
arranges every chemical element according to its atomic number, as
based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar
properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to
use - just click on the symbol for Dysprosium for additional facts and
info and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting
Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc of Dysprosium with any other
element. An invaluable source for more interesting facts and
information about the Dysprosium element and as a Chemistry reference
guide.
Facts and Info about
the element Argon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985
which includes the Dysprosium element. The famous Russian Scientist,
Dimitri Mendeleev, perceived the correct classification method of
"the periodic table" for the 65 elements which were known in his
time. Dysprosium was discovered by Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran
in France in 1886. The Standardised Periodic Table now recognises more periods
and elements than Dimitri Mendeleev knew in his day but still all
fitting into his concept of the "Periodic Table" in which
Dysprosium is
just one element that can be found.
