66
Dy
dysprosium
162.50

General properties

Group
n/a
Period
period 6
Category
lanthanoids
Standard atomic weight
162.500(1)
Melting point
1680 K (1407 °C)
Boiling point
2840 K (2567 °C)
Phase at STP
solid

Additional properties

Block
f-block
Electron configuration
[Xe] 4f¹⁰ 6s²
Electrons per shell
2, 8, 18, 28, 8, 2
Electronegativity
1.22
Density
8.540 g/cm³
Oxidation states
0, +1, +2, +3, +4 (a weakly basic oxide)
CAS Number
7429-91-6