Dysprosium-158 Isotope Applications:

Dysprosium-158 isotope (Dy-158 isotope, 158Dy isotope)

  • Dysprosium-158 isotope is used for studies of high-purity rare earth metals;

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Properties of Dysprosium-158 Isotope:

Properties of Dysprosium-158 Isotope:DYSPROSIUM-158
Natural Abundance (%)0.095
Atomic Mass (Da)157.924409
Relative Isotopic Mass157.924409
Neutron Number (N)92
Atomic Number (Z)66
Mass Number (A)158
Nucleon Number (A)158
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

Dysprosium-158 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 Dysprosium-158 Isotope:

What is Dysprosium-158 isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 0.095 %

What is atomic mass for Dysprosium-158 isotope?
Answer: 157.92441 Da

What is isotopic mass for Dysprosium-158 isotope?
Answer: 157.92441

How many neutrons does Dysprosium-158 isotope have?
Answer: 92

How many protons does Dysprosium-158 isotope have?
Answer: 66

How many electrons does Dysprosium-158 isotope have?
Answer: 66

What is atomic number for Dysprosium-158 isotope?
Answer: 66

Is Dysprosium-158 isotope stable?
Answer: Yes

Is Dysprosium-158 isotope radioactive?
Answer: No

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