Dysprosium
From Chemistry Resource
| Dysprosium
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|---|---|
| Symbol | Be |
| Atomic number | 6 |
| Atomic mass | 9.01218 amu |
Dysprosium, discovered in 1886, is an element in the lanthanide series.
Usage
It is used in nuclear reactors where it serves as a "nuclear poison". It is used as a neutron-eating material to keep the neutron-spawning atomic chain from getting out of hand.
