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Formula: Dy
Form: Foil (Light Tight)
Material: Dysprosium
CAS Number: 7429-91-6
Commodity: Metals
Purity:
99%
Temper:
As Rolled
Light Tight:
Light Tight
Hazard Pictogram:
GHS02
Dysprosium Foil (Light Tight) is a rare earth metal foil offered in our range of specialty metals. This foil comes in 13 variations that differ in thickness, with options ranging from 25 to 100 microns. Dysprosium stands out for its high magnetic strength and thermal neutron absorption cross-section. Its applications include being used as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors, as a component in high-power magnets, and in research settings for physics experiments. With its unique magnetic and nuclear properties, Dysprosium Foil (Light Tight) meets the advanced needs of science and industry.
Flammable
Material Properties for Metals
Atomic Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 66 |
| Crystal structure | Hexagonal close packed |
| Electronic structure | Xe 4f¹⁰ 6s² |
| Valences shown | 3 |
| Atomic weight( amu ) | 162.5 |
| Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns ) | 930 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 164/ 28.20 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 160/ 2.34 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 163/ 24.90 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 158/ 0.10 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 156/ 0.06 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 161/ 18.90 |
| Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% ) | 162/ 25.50 |
| Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm ) | 0.177 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 1/ 5.93 |
| Ionisation potential( No./eV ) | 2/ 11.67 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Material condition | Polycrystalline |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.232 |
| Bulk modulus( GPa ) | 39.2 |
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 63.1 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 55 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 248 |
| Yield strength( MPa ) | 228 |
Electrical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm ) | 91@20@20°C |
| Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ ) | 0.0012@0-100°C |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling point( C ) | 2562 |
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 8.536@20°C |
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 1412 |
| Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ ) | 1725 |
| Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ ) | 105 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 173@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 10.7@0-100°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 8.6@0-100°C |
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Percentage Purity: 93%
Temper: As Rolled
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6-4 Plate Titanium Foil (Light Tight) Grade: 6-4 Plate
Formula: Ti
Thickness: 25mm
Length 1: 278mm
Length 2: 278mm
CAS Number: 7440-32-6
UOM Code: 929-338-86
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Tin/Lead/Silver Alloy Foil (Light Tight) (Sn62/Pb36/Ag2) Formula: Sn62/Pb36/Ag2
Temper: As Rolled
Thickness: 0.5mm
Length 1: 15mm
Length 2: 15mm
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Selenium Foil (Light Tight) Formula: Se
Percentage Purity: 99.95%
Thickness: 3mm
Length 1: 25mm
Length 2: 25mm
CAS Number: 7782-49-2
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Tungsten/Copper Alloy Foil (Light Tight) (W 80/Cu20) Formula: W 80/Cu20
Thickness: 3mm
Length 1: 100mm
Length 2: 100mm
UOM Code: 473-210-07
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