Dysprosium
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| Symbol | Dy |
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| Electron configuration | [Xe] 4f106s2 |
| Atomic number | 66 |
| Atomic mass | 162. 5 u |
| Discoverer | Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran |
| Did you know | Dysprosium is derived from the Greek word 'dysprositos', which means 'hard to get'. |
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| ID | 1189224 |
About Dysprosium
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.