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66 lanthanide Generated with AI

Dysprosium

Symbol Dy
Atomic Mass 162.5001

Dysprosium is a chemical element with the symbol Dy and atomic number 66. It is a rare earth element with a metallic silver luster. Dysprosium is never found in nature as a free element, though it is found in various minerals, such as xenotime.

Properties

  • Phase: Solid
  • Density: 8.54 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: 1680 K
  • Boiling Point: 2840 K

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