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Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Dysprosium
CAS Number	7429-91-6
Formula	Dy
Major Category	Metals
Category	Rare Earth Metals
Description	Silvery metal. [ChemIDplus] Crystals that oxidize in moist air; Greenish-yellow salts; [Merck Index] Stable in air at room temperature; Dissolves in acids with release of hydrogen; Can be machined without igniting if overheating is avoided; [Reference #1]
Sources/Uses	Source: Rare earth minerals; [Merck Index] Used to measure neutron flux, to fuel reactors, and to activate phosphors; [Hawley] Potential uses include nuclear control rods, stainless steel alloys, manufacturing laser materials, and research; [Reference #1]
Comments	See "RARE EARTH METALS."
Reference Link	http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/66.html
Explanatory Notes	mp = 1412 deg C; [Merck Index]
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