66 Dy
Lanthanide
Dysprosium
Used in EV motors.
Properties of Dysprosium
- Atomic number (Z)
- 66
- Symbol
- Dy
- Atomic mass
- 162.5 g/mol
- Category
- Lanthanide
- Group
- 3
- Period
- 6
- Electron configuration
- [Xe] 4f¹⁰ 6s²
- Electronegativity (Pauling)
- 1.22
- Atomic radius
- 228 pm
- First ionization energy
- 573 kJ/mol
- Melting point
- 1680 K (1406.8 °C)
- Boiling point
- 2840 K (2566.8 °C)
- Density
- 8.55 g/cm³
- Phase at 25 °C
- Solid
- Discovered
- Discovered in 1886
Frequently asked questions
What is Dysprosium?
Dysprosium (Dy) is a lanthanide, element number 66 on the periodic table. Used in EV motors.
What is the atomic number and atomic mass of Dysprosium?
Dysprosium has atomic number 66 and an atomic mass of about 162.5 g/mol.
What is the electron configuration of Dysprosium?
The electron configuration of Dysprosium is [Xe] 4f¹⁰ 6s².
Where is Dysprosium on the periodic table?
Dysprosium sits in group 3, period 6, and is classified as a lanthanide.