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DYSPROSIUM

Definition from 'dysprositos' or hard to get at its sal have an extremely high magnet susceptability.

Discovery 1886

Uses Metallurgy, muclear rod cooler

Group of Elements Lanthanide(Solid)

Atomic Weight 162.500

Oxidation State +3

Melting Point 1409

Boiling Point 2335

Density 8.56 g/cm3

Electronegativity --