Dysprosium


Dysprosium is a rare earth metal used in the production of high-performance magnets and in nuclear reactors.

Atomic Structure

dysprosium atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property Value
Atomic Number 66
Symbol Dy
Atomic Mass 162.5 u
Electron Configuration [Xe] 4f10 6s2
State at Room Temperature Solid

Uses of Dysprosium