Agent Name |
Dysprosium oxide |
CAS Number |
1308-87-8 |
Formula |
Dy2-O3 |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Didysprosium trioxide; Dysprosia (Dy2O3); Dysprosium sesquioxide; Dysprosium trioxide; Dysprosium(III) oxide; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Rare Earth Metals |
Description |
Slightly hygroscopic white powder; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in nuclear control rods; [Hawley] |
Comments |
See "Dysprosium." |
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