Dy

Dysprosium

Element 66 · Lanthanide · Period 6, Group 12

Solid · Discovered 1886

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number66
Atomic Mass162.5u
Electron Configuration[Xe]6s2 4f10
Electronegativity1.22Pauling
Atomic Radius229pm
Ionization Energy5.939eV
Oxidation States+3

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1685K
Boiling Point2840K
Density8.55g/cm³
Group BlockLanthanide
Year Discovered1886