Dysprosium vs Erbium
| Property | Dy Dysprosium | Er Erbium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 66 | 68 |
| Symbol | Dy | Er |
| Name | Dysprosium | Erbium |
| Category | lanthanide | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 162.5 u | 167.259 u |
| Period | 6 | 6 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f10 | [Xe]6s24f12 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.22 | 1.24 |
| Electron affinity | 0.352 eV | 0.312 eV |
| Density | 8550 kg/m³ | 9070 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1411.85 °C | 1528.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 2566.85 °C | 2867.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1878 | 1843 |