161Dy Isotope Applications:

Dysprosium-161 isotope (Dy-161 isotope, 161Dy isotope)

  • 161Dy isotope is used for studies of superconductivity;
  • 161Dy isotope is used for Mössbauer studies;
  • 161Dy isotope is used for research in nuclear physics;

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Properties of 161Dy Isotope:

Properties of 161Dy Isotope:161Dy
Natural Abundance (%)18.889
Atomic Mass (Da)160.9269334
Relative Isotopic Mass160.9269334
Neutron Number (N)95
Atomic Number (Z)66
Mass Number (A)161
Nucleon Number (A)161
Proton Number (Z)66
Half-lifeStable
Spin2.5
Quadrupole Moment2.51
g-factor (g value)-0.192
Group
Period6
Electron Configuration Blockf
Melting Point (K)1680
Boiling Point (K)2840
Specific Heat0.173
Heat of Formation290.4
Thermal Conductivity10.7
Dipole Polarizability 163
Electron Affinity (kJ/mole)0.352
Electronegativity (Pauling scale)1.22
Atomic Radius (pm)178.1c
Covalent Radius (pm)175
VDW Radius (pm)290
Lattice Constant3.59
Crystal StructureHCP
Jmol color#1fffc7

161Dy Information

Dysprosium is a metallic element with a bright silvery-white lustre. Dysprosium belongs to the lanthanoids. It is relatively stable in air at room temperatures, it will however dissolve in mineral acids, evolving hydrogen. This element is found in from rare-earth minerals. It has 38 isotopes. There are seven natural stable isotopes of dysprosium. Dy-154 being the most stable with a half-life of 3*10^6 years. Dysprosium is used as a neutron absorber in nuclear fission reactions, and in compact disks. It was discovered by Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran in 1886 in France. Its name Dysprosium comes from the Greek word dysprositos, which means hard to obtain.

Dysprosium uses are limited to the experimental and esoteric.

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FAQ about 161Dy Isotope:

What is 161Dy isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 18.889 %

What is atomic mass for 161Dy isotope?
Answer: 160.92693 Da

What is isotopic mass for 161Dy isotope?
Answer: 160.92693

How many neutrons does 161Dy isotope have?
Answer: 95

How many protons does 161Dy isotope have?
Answer: 66

How many electrons does 161Dy isotope have?
Answer: 66

What is atomic number for 161Dy isotope?
Answer: 66

Is 161Dy isotope stable?
Answer: Yes

Is 161Dy isotope radioactive?
Answer: No

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