Dysprosium oxide

Agent Name
Dysprosium oxide
CAS Number
1308-87-8
Formula
Dy2-O3
Major Category
Metals
Dysprosium oxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Didysprosium trioxide; Dysprosia (Dy2O3); Dysprosium sesquioxide; Dysprosium trioxide; Dysprosium(III) oxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Slightly hygroscopic white powder; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in nuclear control rods; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Dysprosium." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
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Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes

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