dysprosium
Magnetic rare earth
Dysprosium is a metallic chemical element, one of the rare earth metals.
It has specialized applications in nuclear reactors and lasers, but its most significant use is in powerful permanent magnets—dysprosium allows magnets to function at high temperatures, making it essential for electric vehicle motors and wind turbines.
Element from fifty-seven series
- holmiumLanthanide element sixty-seven
- erbiumAtomic number sixty-eight
- terbiumLanthanide element sixty-five
- gadoliniumLanthanide, atomic number sixty-four
neodymium · periodic · atomic · rare earth · yttrium · cerium · europium · thulium
Pale metallic sheen
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- softYielding to touch
- malleableCapable of being shaped
corrosion resistant · oxidation · tarnish · high melting point · paramagnetic · bright · electropositive · reactive
State of being apart
- refiningRemoving unwanted elements
- ChinaEast Asian superpower
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- supply chainProduct delivery infrastructure
Permanent computer storage devices
- lasersAmplified coherent light sources
- phosphorsSubstances emitting stored light
- nuclear reactorsFission-powered energy generators
- control rodsNeutron-absorbing reactor components
lighting · dosimeters · data storage · ceramics · cooling systems · catalysts
Strong atomic magnetic alignment
- neodymium magnetsStrong rare-earth permanent attractors
- permanent magnetsSelf-sustaining magnetic materials
- fluxContinuous change or flow
- saturationState of complete permeation
hysteresis · permeability · sonar · actuators · sensors · transducers
lanthanide
Element from fifty-seven series
- holmiumLanthanide element sixty-seven
- erbiumAtomic number sixty-eight
- terbiumLanthanide element sixty-five
gadolinium · neodymium · periodic · atomic · rare earth · yttrium · cerium · europium · thulium · lutetium
silvery
Pale metallic sheen
malleable · corrosion resistant · oxidation · tarnish · high melting point · paramagnetic · bright · electropositive · reactive
separation
State of being apart
hard drives
Permanent computer storage devices
- lasersAmplified coherent light sources
- phosphorsSubstances emitting stored light
- nuclear reactorsFission-powered energy generators
control rods · lighting · dosimeters · data storage · ceramics · cooling systems · catalysts
ferromagnetism
Strong atomic magnetic alignment
- neodymium magnetsStrong rare-earth permanent attractors
- permanent magnetsSelf-sustaining magnetic materials
- fluxContinuous change or flow
saturation · hysteresis · permeability · sonar · actuators · sensors · transducers