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dysprosiumSilver-white, metallic element of the lanthanide series, atomic number 66, relative atomic mass 162.50. It is among the most magnetic of all known substances and has a great capacity to absorb neutrons. It was discovered in 1886 by French chemist Paul Lecoq de Boisbaudran (1838-1912). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In addition to Nd, the new plant at Ganzhou will be able to use dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb), the chemical elements that ensure high magnetic force for automotive magnets used at high temperatures. The Asian behemoth now supplies approximately 95 percent of the world's consumption of "rare earths," such as cerium, neodymium, lathanum, yttrium, and dysprosium. The Virginia team also found that other additives, such as the metals dysprosium and yttrium, yielded alloys particularly suitable for making large pieces. |
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