Gadolinium vs Dysprosium
| Property | Gd Gadolinium | Dy Dysprosium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 64 | 66 |
| Symbol | Gd | Dy |
| Name | Gadolinium | Dysprosium |
| Category | lanthanide | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 157.25 u | 162.5 u |
| Period | 6 | 6 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f75d1 | [Xe]6s24f10 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3] | [0, 1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.2 | 1.22 |
| Electron affinity | 0.132 eV | 0.352 eV |
| Density | 7900 kg/m³ | 8550 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1312.85 °C | 1411.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3272.85 °C | 2566.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1886 | 1878 |