Dysprosium

=Dysprosium= By: Dakota


 * Atomic Number:** 66


 * Protons: 66**


 * Electrons:** 66


 * Neutrons:** 96


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 162.5


 * Isotopes: 156Dy 157Dy 158Dy 159Dy 160Dy 161Dy 162Dy 163Dy 164Dy**


 * Discovery:** It was discovered in 1886, and was discovered by Lecoq De Boisbaudran
 * Name:** dysprosium was derived from the word dysprositos, meaning hard to get at.
 * Uses: A dysprosium oxide nickel is used to cool nuclear reactor rods.**
 * Interesting Facts**: Dysprosium is classified as a rare earth element.

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 * Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFfR_qOSa-8
 * http://www.webelements.com/
 * http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/66.html