162Dy Isotope Applications:

Dysprosium-162 isotope (Dy-162 isotope, 162Dy isotope)

  • 162Dy isotope is used for research in nuclear physics;

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Properties of 162Dy Isotope:

Properties of 162Dy Isotope:162Dy
Natural Abundance (%)25.475
Atomic Mass (Da)161.9267984
Relative Isotopic Mass161.9267984
Neutron Number (N)96
Atomic Number (Z)66
Mass Number (A)162
Nucleon Number (A)162
Proton Number (Z)66
Half-lifeStable
Spin0
Quadrupole Moment0
g-factor (g value)0
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

162Dy 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 162Dy Isotope:

What is 162Dy isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 25.475 %

What is atomic mass for 162Dy isotope?
Answer: 161.9268 Da

What is isotopic mass for 162Dy isotope?
Answer: 161.9268

How many neutrons does 162Dy isotope have?
Answer: 96

How many protons does 162Dy isotope have?
Answer: 66

How many electrons does 162Dy isotope have?
Answer: 66

What is atomic number for 162Dy isotope?
Answer: 66

Is 162Dy isotope stable?
Answer: Yes

Is 162Dy isotope radioactive?
Answer: No

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