| Dysprosium ✕ | |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Dy |
| Atomic number | 66 |
| Chemical property | Lanthanide |
| Origin o the name | the Greek dysprositos, 'hard to get' |
| Period | 6 |
| Atomic weight (u) | 162.5 |
| Atomic weight uncertainty (u) | 0.001 |
| Density (g/cm³) | 8.55 |
| Melting point (K) | 1680 |
| Boiling point (K) | 2840 |
| Heat capacity (J/(g·K)) | 0.17 |
| Electro-negativity | 1.22 |
| Abundance in earth's crust (mg/kg) | 5.2 |