Dysprosium Powder, Dysprosium Metal Powder, 7429-91-6

Dysprosium Powder, Dysprosium Metal Powder, 7429-91-6

Dysprosium powder is a rare earth metal material valued for its magnetic, optical, and high-temperature properties. It is typically supplied as a fine, silvery-gray metallic powder with high purity levels (99–99.9%).

🔎 Product Overview

• Chemical Symbol: Dy

• Atomic Number: 66

• CAS Number: 7429-91-6 (metallic form)

• Appearance: Silvery-gray metallic powder

• Density: ~8.54 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 1412°C

• Boiling Point: 2562°C

• Electrical Resistivity: ~57 µΩ·cm at 25°C

⚙️ Key Properties

• Magnetic Susceptibility: Dysprosium is highly magnetizable, making it critical in permanent magnets.

• Heat Resistance: Maintains performance at elevated temperatures.

• Optical Behavior: Used in laser glass and phosphors.

• Versatility: Can be processed into ingots, rods, wires, foils, and powders.

📌 Applications

• Electronics & Data Storage: Improves performance of NdFeB permanent magnets in hard drives and motors.

• Lighting Industry: Used in metal halide lamps for bright, stable light.

• Aerospace & Engineering: Component in Terfenol-D, a magnetostrictive alloy for sensors and actuators.

• Laser & Optical Materials: Enhances specialized glass and phosphors.

• Advanced Manufacturing: Powder form is suitable for additive manufacturing and alloy production.

⚠️ Safety & Handling

• Dust Hazard: Fine powder may irritate skin, eyes, or lungs.

• Storage: Keep sealed, away from moisture and oxidizers.

• Environmental Note: Rare earth mining requires responsible management to reduce ecological impact.