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Latest revision as of 17:56, 23 June 2019

Dysprosium(III) nitrate
Names
IUPAC name
Dysprosium(III) nitrate
Other names
Dysprosium trinitrate
Properties
Dy(NO3)3
Molar mass 348.51 g/mol<anhydrous>
456.61 g/mol (hexahydrate)
Appearance Yellow-ish hygroscopic solid
Odor Odorless
Melting point 88.6 °C (191.5 °F; 361.8 K) (hexahydrate)
Boiling point Decomposes
Soluble
Solubility Insoluble in hydrocarbons
Hazards
Safety data sheet Sigma-Aldrich (hydrate)
Flash point Non-flammable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Dysprosium(III) nitrate (Dy(NO3)3) is a chemical compound, a salt of dysprosium.

Properties

Chemical

Dysprosium(III) nitrate is a powerful oxidizer.

Physical

Dysprosium nitrate is a orange or yellow-ish hygroscopic solid. Like all dysprosium compounds, it is strongly paramagnetic.[1]

Availability

It is sold by lab suppliers.

Preparation

Can be prepared by carefully dissolving dysprosium metal or oxide in nitric acid.

Projects

  • Demonstration of paramagnetism

Handling

Safety

Dysprosium salts have low toxicity. Dysprosium nitrate is a powerful oxidizer.

Storage

In closed air-tight bottles or in a desiccator.

Disposal

Best to recycle the compound.

References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YSmr1psa_0

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