CAS 7429-91-6 Dysprosium - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

Dysprosium, plasma standard solution, Specpure(R), Dy 10,000microg/ml; Dysprosium, powder, 5g, max. particle size 500 micron, 99.9%; TRA-0193167; Dysprosium rod, 6.35mm (0.25in) dia; Dysprosium foil, 3N; Dysprosium, foil, thickness 0.2 mm, size 25 x 75 mm, purity 99%; Dysprosium, wire reel, 100mm, diameter 1.0mm, hard, 99.9%; Dysprosium, foil, thickness 0.50 mm, size 50 x 50 mm, tolerance 0.2; Dysprosium, foil, 100x100mm, thickness 0.125mm, as rolled, 99%; Dysprosium pieces, distilled dendritic;

IUPAC Name

dysprosium;

Molecular Weight

162.5g/mol

Molecular Formula

Dy;

Canonical SMILES

[Dy];

InChI

InChI=1S/Dy;

InChI Key

KBQHZAAAGSGFKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

231-073-9

Exact Mass

163.929g/mol

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

163.929g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

0A^2

UNII

1D4N45714Q

Application

Dysprosium serves a critical role as a key additive in the production of NdFeB high-strength permanent magnets, enhancing their Curie temperature and temperature coefficiency, making it indispensable in this application. Despite having one of the highest magnetic moments among rare earths, dysprosium is not viable as a standalone alternative to neodymium compositions but significantly improves existing magnet technologies. It's also integral in advanced ceramics, specifically in BaTiO formulations, and works in tandem with elements like vanadium to produce laser materials and commercial lighting solutions. Moreover, dysprosium compounds, particularly in nanofiber form, offer high strength and large surface areas, making them excellent candidates for reinforcing materials and catalysis. Research continues to unveil its potential in Dysprosium-iron-garnet (DyFeG) and silicon implants with holmium for innovative technology applications, such as forming donor centers. As high-purity Dysprosium Metal, its application expands to magnetostrictive alloys like TEFENOL-D and various custom shapes such as ingots, wires, and rods, pivotal for data-storage solutions in hard disks. Although its uses are currently limited, dysprosium is explored for neutron-absorbing control rods in nuclear reactors and functions as a fluorescence activator in older TV and computer displays. When alloyed with steel or nickel, it contributes to the manufacturing of robust magnets, underlining its diverse and still-evolving industrial significance.

December 14, 2024

Dysprosium: A Key Player in Advanced Magnet Development

Using Alfa Chemistry's Dysprosium metal ingots, we enhanced our NdFeB magnets' performance by increasing the Curie temperature and improving temperature coefficiency, vital for research on advanced magnetostrictive alloys and data storage technologies.