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Dysprosium gets its name from the Greek ‘dysprositos’, meaning “hard to get.” But while it may be difficult to isolate, it is impossible to ignore.
In the era of high-performance technology, Dysprosium is the critical element that allows super-magnets to operate in extreme heat. Without it, the motors in electric vehicles and the generators in wind turbines would fail under the stress of operation.
As a leading UK manufacturer of high-purity rare earths, Less Common Metals (LCM) bridges the gap between raw potential and industrial application. Based in Ellesmere Port, UK, we provide the high-grade Dysprosium metal essential for the green energy transition and advanced nuclear sectors.
| Composition | Dysprosium Ingot 99.5% /Dysprosium Sublimed 99.95% |
| Common metallic impurities | Trace metals basis |
| Physical Description | Bright silver metallic lump or ingot. Typical piece size: 25-100mm. Fine particles to comprise <1% of delivered weight |
| Analytics | ICP-OES |
| Certificate of analysis | Available upon request |
| Packaging | Packed in sealed polythene bags and supplied in securely sealed metal drums, resistant to the impregnation of water |
Dysprosium is a bright, silver metallic element of the lanthanide series. It is soft enough to be cut with a knife and has one of the highest magnetic strengths of all the rare earths. Its most valuable property, however, is its ability to resist demagnetisation at high temperatures.
Dysprosium is often used as a “force multiplier” for other materials. Its unique magnetic properties make it indispensable in:
While Neodymium gets the headlines, Dysprosium is often the bottleneck. As it’s a “Heavy Rare Earth” (HREE), it is much scarcer than its lighter counterparts. As the global demand for EVs skyrockets, the need for a secure, Western supply of Dysprosium for high-temp magnets is a top priority for manufacturers.
