66 Dy

Dysprosium

Lanthanide
Atomic number66
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic mass162.5
Electron configuration[Xe]4f¹⁰ 6s²
Oxidation states+3
Electronegativity1.22
Melting point1,407 °C
Boiling point2,562 °C
Density8.54 g/cm³
Crystal structureClose-packed hexagonal
Period6
Blockf
Discovered1,886
Crustal abundance5.2 ppm

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