Atomic Number of Dysprosium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Dysprosium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Dysprosium (That most people don't know).

Dysprosium Overview

Atomic Number

66

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Dy (Dysprosium)

Description

Soft, lustrous, silvery metal.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Usually found with erbium, holmium and other rare earths in some minerals such as monazite sand, which is often 50% rare earth by weight.

Uses

Its uses are limited to the experimental and esoteric.

Discovery

Discovered By: Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran

Year: 1886

Location: France

Name Origin

Greek: dysprositos (hard to get at).

Atomic Mass

162,5

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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