Dysprosium Oxide

Name:
Dysprosium Oxide
Detailed information:

M Formula:	Dy2O3
Properties:
White powder. Much more magnetic than ferric oxide; slightly hygroscopic, absorbing moisture and carbon dioxide from the air. D 7.81 (27/4C), mp 2340C. Soluble in acids and alcohol.
Derivation:
Ignition of hydroxides and oxyacids (carbonates, oxalates, sulfates, etc.).
Use:
With nickel, in cermets used as nuclear reactor control rods that do not require watercooling.