Dysprosium Nitrate, Dysprosium Trinitrate, Hexahydrate, Anhydrous,  Monohydrate, Pentahydrate, 10143-38-1, 100641-13-2, 10031-49-9, 35725-30-5

Dysprosium Nitrate, Dysprosium Trinitrate, Hexahydrate, Anhydrous,  Monohydrate, Pentahydrate, 10143-38-1, 100641-13-2, 10031-49-9, 35725-30-5

Dysprosium Nitrate is a rare earth salt of dysprosium with the formula Dy(NO₃)₃·xH₂O. It usually appears as a yellowish crystalline solid, is highly soluble in water, and is used in optical materials, catalysts, ceramics, and specialty chemical synthesis.

🔎 Chemical Identity

• IUPAC Name: Dysprosium(III) nitrate

• Other Names: Dysprosium trinitrate, Dy(NO₃)₃ hydrate

• CAS Numbers (depending on hydration):

  • Anhydrous: 10143-38-1

  • Monohydrate: 100641-13-2

  • Pentahydrate: 10031-49-9

  • Hexahydrate: 35725-30-5

• Molecular Weight: ~348.51 g/mol (anhydrous basis)

• Appearance: Yellowish or colorless crystalline powder

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water and ethanol

• Stability: Hygroscopic, absorbs moisture from air

⚙️ Key Properties

• Strong Oxidizer: Acts as an oxidizing agent in chemical reactions.

• Rare Earth Behavior: Shares typical lanthanide properties such as high magnetic susceptibility.

• Hygroscopic: Must be stored in sealed containers to avoid moisture uptake.

📌 Applications

• Optical Materials: Used in phosphors and laser glass production.

• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or precursor in organic and inorganic reactions.

• Ceramics & Glass: Improves UV-blocking and optical properties in specialty glass.

• Magnetic Materials: Precursor for dysprosium oxide, which enhances permanent magnets.

• Research & Laboratory: Common reagent in rare earth chemistry studies.

⚠️ Safety & Handling

• Oxidizing Hazard: Can intensify fires; keep away from combustible materials.

• Health Risks: Irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.

• Storage: Store in cool, dry, airtight containers.

Synonyms

🇬🇧 English

• Dysprosium Nitrate

• Dysprosium(III) Nitrate

• Dysprosium Trinitrate

• Dy(NO₃)₃ Hydrate

🇹🇷 Turkish

• Disprosyum Nitrat

• Disprosyum(III) Nitrat

• Disprosyum Trinitrat

• Dy(NO₃)₃ Hidrat