Dysprosium(III) sulfide explained

Dysprosium(III) sulfide is a binary inorganic compound of dysprosium and sulfur with the chemical formula .[1] [2] [3] [4]

Synthesis

Heating of pure substances in an inert atmosphere or vacuum:

The effect of hydrogen sulfide on dysprosium(III) oxide:

Physical properties

Didysprosium trisulfide forms yellow-orange-brown crystals of two modifications: cubic and monoclinic systems.[5]

There is evidence that forms crystals of brown-red, black, or green color.

The crystals are stable in dry air, but in humid air they are slowly hydrolyzed. The compound is moderately soluble in water and acids.[6]

Chemical properties

oxidizes when strongly heated in air:

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bouroushian . Mirtat . Electrochemistry of Metal Chalcogenides . 23 April 2010 . . 978-3-642-03967-6 . 32 . 1 August 2024 . en.
  2. Book: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory. Cumulative Supplement to the Initial Inventory: User Guide and Indices . 1980 . U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Toxic Substances . 128 . 1 August 2024 . en.
  3. Web site: Dysprosium Sulfide . . 1 August 2024 . en.
  4. Web site: WebElements Periodic Table » Dysprosium » didysprosium trisulphide . webelements.com . 1 August 2024.
  5. Book: Haynes . William M. . CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics . 4 June 2014 . . 978-1-4822-0868-9 . 4-63 . 1 August 2024 . en.
  6. Web site: Buy DYSPROSIUM SULFIDE 12133-06-1 BenchChem . benchchem.com . 1 August 2024.

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