Dysprosium-156 Isotope Applications:

Dysprosium-156 isotope (Dy-156 isotope, 156Dy isotope)

  • Dysprosium-156 isotope is used for research in nuclear physics;

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Properties of Dysprosium-156 Isotope:

Properties of Dysprosium-156 Isotope:DYSPROSIUM-156
Natural Abundance (%)0.056
Atomic Mass (Da)155.924283
Relative Isotopic Mass155.924283
Neutron Number (N)90
Atomic Number (Z)66
Mass Number (A)156
Nucleon Number (A)156
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-156 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-156 Isotope:

What is Dysprosium-156 isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 0.056 %

What is atomic mass for Dysprosium-156 isotope?
Answer: 155.92428 Da

What is isotopic mass for Dysprosium-156 isotope?
Answer: 155.92428

How many neutrons does Dysprosium-156 isotope have?
Answer: 90

How many protons does Dysprosium-156 isotope have?
Answer: 66

How many electrons does Dysprosium-156 isotope have?
Answer: 66

What is atomic number for Dysprosium-156 isotope?
Answer: 66

Is Dysprosium-156 isotope stable?
Answer: Yes

Is Dysprosium-156 isotope radioactive?
Answer: No

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