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Dysprosium Acetate
Dy2(O2C2H3)3.xH2O
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Dysprosium Acetate is a moderately water soluble crystalline Dysprosium source that decomposes to Dysprosium oxide on heating. It is generally immediately available in most volumes. Acetates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds and certain catalyst and nanoscale(nanoparticles and nanopowders) materials. All metallic acetates are inorganic salts of a metal cation and the acetate anion. The acetate anion is a univalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion composed of two carbon atoms ionically bound to three hydrogen and two oxygen atoms (Symbol: CH3COO) for a total formula weight of 59.05. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale (See also Nanotechnology Information and Quantum Dots) elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. We also produce Dysprosium Acetate Solution. Additional technical, research and safety information is available.

Dysprosium is a Block F, Group 3, Period 6 element. The electronic configuration is [Xe]4f106s2. In its elemental form dysprosium's CAS number is 7429-91-6. The dysprosium atom has a radius of 175.2.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is unknown. Dysprosium is most commonly used in neodymium-iron-boron high strength permanent magnets. Dysprosium is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. While it has one of the highest magnetic moments of any of the rare earths (10.6µB), this has not resulted in an ability to perform on its own as a practical alternative to neodymium compositions. It is however now an essential additive in NdFeB production. It is also used in special ceramic compositions based on BaTiO formulations. Recent research has examined the use of dysprosium in dysprosium-iron-garnet (DyIG) and silicon implanted with dysprosium and holmium to form donor centers. Dysprosium is added to various advanced optical formulations due to the fact that it emits in the 470-500 and 570-600 nm wavelengths. Recent research has examined the use of dysprosium in dysprosium-iron-garnet (DyIG) and silicon implanted with dysprosium and holmium to form donor centers. Dysprosium is added to various advanced optical formulations due to the fact that it emits in the 470-500 and 570-600 nm wavelengths.
Formula CAS No. Appearance Molecular Weight Solubility Stability
Dy2(O2C2H3)3.xH2O 15280-55-4 White 339.62 Soluble in water, strongly soluble in strong mineral acids Slightly hygroscopic
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Recent Research & Development for Dysprosium

  • Isolation of Dysprosium and Yttrium Complexes of a Three-Electron Reduction Product in the Activation of Dinitrogen, the (N(2))(3-) Radical. Evans WJ, Fang M, Zucchi G, Furche F, Ziller JW, Hoekstra RM, Zink JI. J Am Chem Soc. 2009 Jul 17. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19610635 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Evidence for in vivo macrophage mediated tumor uptake of paramagnetic/fluorescent liposomes. Castelli DD, Terreno E, Cabella C, Chaabane L, Lanzardo S, Tei L, Visigalli M, Aime S. NMR Biomed. 2009 Jun 30. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19569084 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Copper-responsive magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents. Que EL, Gianolio E, Baker SL, Wong AP, Aime S, Chang CJ. J Am Chem Soc. 2009 Jun 24;131(24):8527-36. PMID: 19489557 [PubMed - in process]

  • Measurement of dysprosium optical constants in the 2-830 eV spectral range using a transmittance method, and compilation of the revised optical constants of lanthanum, terbium, neodymium, and gadolinium. Kjornrattanawanich B, Windt DL, Bellotti JA, Seely JF. Appl Opt. 2009 Jun 1;48(16):3084-93. PMID: 19488122 [PubMed - in process]

  • Rare-earth doped gadolinia based phosphors for potential multicolor and white light emitting deep UV LEDs. Bedekar V, Dutta DP, Mohapatra M, Godbole SV, Ghildiyal R, Tyagi AK. Nanotechnology. 2009 Mar 25;20(12):125707. Epub 2009 Mar 4. PMID: 19420484 [PubMed - in process]

  • Ionic liquids for simultaneous preconcentration of some lanthanoids using dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction technique in uranium dioxide powder. Mallah MH, Shemirani F, Maragheh MG. Environ Sci Technol. 2009 Mar 15;43(6):1947-51. PMID: 19368197 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • Does the 4f electron configuration affect molecular geometries? A joint computational, vibrational spectroscopic, and electron diffraction study of dysprosium tribromide. Groen CP, Varga Z, Kolonits M, Peterson KA, Hargittai M. Inorg Chem. 2009 May 4;48(9):4143-53. PMID: 19334708 [PubMed]

  • Micro-Meter Size Organogelator with Tri-Color Luminescence (Blue, Green and Red) Activated by Dy(3+), Tb (3+) and Eu (3+) ions. Wang Q. J Fluoresc. 2009 Mar 4. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19259797 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

  • Oscillation properties of dysprosium-doped lead thiogallate crystal. Doroshenko ME, Basiev TT, Osiko VV, Badikov VV, Badikov DV, Jelínková H, Koranda P, Sulc J. Opt Lett. 2009 Mar 1;34(5):590-2. PMID: 19252561 [PubMed]

  • Structure and dynamics of a DNA-based model system for the study of electron spin-spin interactions. Biczo R, Hirsh DJ. J Inorg Biochem. 2009 Mar;103(3):362-72. Epub 2008 Dec 3. PMID: 19114287 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • A dysprosium nanowire modified carbon paste electrode for determination of levodopa using fast Fourier transformation square-wave voltammetry method. Daneshgar P, Norouzi P, Ganjali MR, Ordikhani-Seyedlar A, Eshraghi H. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2009 Jan 1;68(1):27-32. Epub 2008 Sep 26. PMID: 19013061 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • Anion-perturbed magnetic slow relaxation in planar {Dy4} clusters. Zheng YZ, Lan Y, Anson CE, Powell AK. Inorg Chem. 2008 Dec 1;47(23):10813-5. PMID: 18986136 [PubMed]

  • Effect of gamma-irradiation of ion imprinted polymer (IIP) particles for the preconcentrative separation of dysprosium from other selected lanthanides. Biju VM, Gladis JM, Rao TP. Talanta. 2003 Jul 4;60(4):747-54. PMID: 18969099 [PubMed - in process]

  • Determination of dysprosium and europium in sheep faeces by graphite furnace and tungsten coil electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry. Silva JC, Garcia EE, Nogueira AR, Nóbrega JA. Talanta. 2001 Oct 31;55(4):847-54. PMID: 18968433 [PubMed - in process]

  • Dinuclear dysprosium(III) single-molecule magnets with a large anisotropic barrier. Lin PH, Burchell TJ, Clérac R, Murugesu M. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2008;47(46):8848-51. No abstract available. PMID: 18924201 [PubMed]

  • Effects of chemically induced contraction of a coordination polyhedron on the dynamical magnetism of bis(phthalocyaninato)disprosium, a single-4f-ionic single-molecule magnet with a Kramers ground state. Ishikawa N, Mizuno Y, Takamatsu S, Ishikawa T, Koshihara SY. Inorg Chem. 2008 Nov 17;47(22):10217-9. Epub 2008 Oct 15. PMID: 18855382 [PubMed]

  • Dysprosium room-temperature ionic liquids with strong luminescence and response to magnetic fields. Mallick B, Balke B, Felser C, Mudring AV. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2008;47(40):7635-8. No abstract available. PMID: 18759243 [PubMed]

  • High-sensitive CaSO4:Dy thermoluminescent phosphor synthesis by co-precipitation technique. Lakshmanan AR, Jose MT, Annalakshmi O. Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2008;132(1):42-50. Epub 2008 Aug 20. PMID: 18716066 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • Relaxation-based distance measurements between a nitroxide and a lanthanide spin label. Jäger H, Koch A, Maus V, Spiess HW, Jeschke G. J Magn Reson. 2008 Oct;194(2):254-63. Epub 2008 Jul 18. PMID: 18674941 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

  • Spin chirality in a molecular dysprosium triangle: the archetype of the noncollinear ising model. Luzon J, Bernot K, Hewitt IJ, Anson CE, Powell AK, Sessoli R. Phys Rev Lett. 2008 Jun 20;100(24):247205. Epub 2008 Jun 18. PMID: 18643625 [PubMed]

 

 

Material Safety Data Sheet
  • 1 Identification of substance

    • Product details

    • Trade name Dysprosium (III) acetate
  • 2 Composition/Data on components:

    • Chemical characterization:
                 Designation: (CAS#)                                        
      Dysprosium (III) acetate, tetrahydrate
                   (CAS# 15280-57-6), 100%
  • 3 Hazards identification

    • Hazard designation: · void
    • Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
      Not applicable
  • 4 First aid measures

    • After inhalation
      Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After skin contact
      Instantly wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
      Seek immediate medical advice.
    • After eye contact
      Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult doctor.
    • After swallowing Seek medical treatment.
  • 5 Fire fighting measures

    • Suitable extinguishing agents
      CO2, extinguishing powder or water jet. Fight larger fires with water jet or alcohol-resistant foam.
    • Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
        flue gases:
      Can be released in case of fire:
      Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
    • Protective equipment:
      Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
      Wear full protective suit.
  • 6 Accidental release measures

    • Person-related safety precautions:
      Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
      Ensure adequate ventilation
    • Measures for environmental protection:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
    • Measures for cleaning/collecting: Collect mechanically.
    • Additional information:
      See Section 7 for information on safe handling
      See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
      See Section 13 for information on disposal.
  • 7 Handling and storage


    • Handling
    • Information for safe handling:
      Keep containers tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
      No special precautions necessary if used correctly.
    • Information about protection against explosions and fires:
      No special measures required.

    • Storage
    • Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers:
      No special requirements.
    • Information about storage in one common storage facility:
      Do not store together with acids.
      Store away from oxidizing agents.
      Store away from water.
    • Further information about storage conditions:
      This product is hygroscopic.
      Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
      Protect from carbon dioxide.
      Keep container tightly sealed.
      Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
  • 8 Exposure controls and personal protection

    • Additional information about design of technical systems:
      Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

    • Components with critical values that require monitoring at the
      workplace:                                                             
      Not required.
    • Additional information: No data

    • Personal protective equipment
    • General protective and hygienic measures
      The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to in handling the chemicals.
      Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and food.
      Instantly remove any soiled and impregnated garments.
      Wash hands during breaks and at the end of the work.
    • Breathing equipment: Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
    • Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
    • Eye protection: Safety glasses
    • Body protection: Protective work clothing.
  • 9 Physical and chemical properties:

    • General Information

    • Form: Crystalline aggregates
    • Colour: White
    • Smell: Odourless
    •   Value/Range  Unit    Method      
    • Change in condition
    • Melting point/Melting range:                   120 ° C     (dec)
    • Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
    • Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined

    • Flash point:                       Not applicable

    • Inflammability (solid, gaseous)    Product is not inflammable.

    • Ignition temperature:              Not determined

    • Decomposition temperature:         Not determined

    • Danger of explosion:               Product is not explosive.

    • Critical values for explosion:
    • Lower:                             Not determined
    • Upper:                             Not determined

    • Steam pressure:                    Not determined

    • Density                            Not determined

    • Solubility in / Miscibility with
    • Water:                             Soluble
  • 10 Stability and reactivity

    • Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
      No decomposition if used and stored according to specifications.
    • Materials to be avoided:
      Acids
      Oxidizing agents
      Water/moisture
      Carbon dioxide
    • Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known
    • Dangerous products of decomposition:
      Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
      Metal oxide
  • 11 Toxicological information

    • Acute toxicity:
    • Primary irritant effect:
    • on the skin: May cause irritation
    • on the eye: May cause irritation
    • Sensitization: No sensitizing effect known.
    • Additional toxicological information:
      To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
      No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
  • 12 Ecological information:

    • General notes:
      Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
      Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water bodies or sewage system.
  • 13 Disposal considerations


    • Product:
    • Recommendation
      Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
      Hand over to disposers of hazardous waste.
      Must be specially treated under adherence to official regulations.

    • Uncleaned packagings:
    • Recommendation:
      Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
    • Recommended cleaning agent: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.
  • 14 Transport information


    • Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
    • ADR/RID-GGVS/E Class:         None

    • Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:
    • IMDG/GGVSea Class:        None

    • Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
    • ICAO/IATA Class:          None

    • Transport/Additional information:
      Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
  • 15 Regulatory information


    • Designation according to EC guidelines:
      Observe the normal safety regulations when handling chemicals
      The product is not subject to identification regulations under EC Directives and the Ordinance on Hazardous Materials (GefStoffV).

    • National regulations

    • Information about limitation of use:
      For use only by technically qualified individuals.

    • Water hazard class:
      Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
  • 16 Other information:

      Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.

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