🔹 Basic Information

• Element Name: Dysprosium
• Discovered By: Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran
• Year of Discovery: 1886
• Category: Lanthanide (Rare Earth Metal)
• Group: f-block
• State at Room Temperature: Solid (silvery-white metal) ⚙️

Dysprosium is a rare earth metal known for its magnetic strength and ability to work in extreme conditions.

🔸 Chemical Properties

• Chemical Symbol: Dy
• Atomic Number: 66
• Atomic Mass: ~162.50 u
• Valency: +3
• Electronic Configuration: [Xe] 4f¹⁰ 6s²

Dysprosium is stable in air but reacts when heated.

📘 Basic Things to Know

Dysprosium is mostly used to make magnets stronger and more heat-resistant, making it essential in modern electronics.

🤔 Interesting Facts

• Named from the Greek word dysprositos meaning “hard to get” because it’s rare and difficult to separate. 🔍
• Dysprosium helps magnets keep their strength even at very high temperatures. 🔥🧲
• It’s used in nuclear reactors because it can absorb neutrons. ☢️
• Dysprosium compounds give off bright yellow-green light under UV light. 💡
• It’s an important metal for making electric car motors and wind turbines. 🚗🌬️

🔧 Common Uses

• High-Performance Magnets: For electric vehicles, wind turbines, and headphones. 🎧🚗🌪️
• Nuclear Reactors: Used as a neutron absorber for safety and control. ☢️
• Lasers and Lighting: In some lasers and special lighting applications. 🔦
• Research: Studied for new materials and electronics. 🔬

📚 Conclusion

Dysprosium is a rare but powerful metal that makes magnets stronger and helps clean energy technologies work better. For students, it’s a great example of how rare elements fuel green technology and innovation! 🌱⚡