Dysprosium(III) oxide, REacton™, 99.99% (REO), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Dysprosium trioxide is used with nickel in cermets, which are used as nuclear reactor control rods. It is also used in ceramics, glass, phosphors, lasers and dysprosium metal halide lamps. It is an important raw material to prepare dysprosium(III) salts via reaction with acids.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1308-87-8
• Molecular Formula: Dy2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 373.00
• MDL Number: MFCD00010986
• InChI Key: GEZAXHSNIQTPMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: didysprosium(3+) trioxidandiide
• SMILES: [O--].[O--].[O--].[Dy+3].[Dy+3]

• Melting Point: 2340°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Merck Index: 14,3482
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 373
• Percent Purity: 99.99%
• Grade: Reacton™
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 7.81 g/mL at 27°C
• Assay: (REO)
• Chemical Name or Material: Dysprosium(III) oxide

RUO – Research Use Only