Periodic Table of the Elements: Dysprosium


Name: Dysprosium
Symbol: Dy
Atomic Number: 66
Atomic Mass: 162.50
Atomic Volume: 18.98 cc/mol
Discovered By: Lecoq de Boisbaudran
Discovery Date: 1886
Origin of Name: Dysprosium - (Greek) dysprositos (hard to get at)
Toxicity: ???
Summary: A rare earth lanthanide.


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