Dysprosium (Dy) Properties and Facts

Element 66 - Lanthanide

What are the basic properties of Dysprosium?

Dysprosium (symbol: Dy) is a lanthanide with atomic number 66. Its atomic mass is 162.5 u, and it belongs to period 6 and group 3.

What is the electron configuration of Dysprosium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁰ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s²

What are the physical properties of Dysprosium?

Melting point: 1680.0 K
Boiling point: 2840.0 K
Density: 8.54 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Dysprosium?

  • Dy-156: 0.06% abundance
  • Dy-158: 0.1% abundance
  • Dy-160: 2.34% abundance
  • Dy-161: 18.91% abundance
  • Dy-162: 25.51% abundance
  • Dy-163: 24.9% abundance
  • Dy-164: 28.18% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Dysprosium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in rare earth minerals

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