Dysprosium(III) chloride hexahydrate Powder DyCl3 · 6(H2O), CAS 15059-52-6

Dysprosium(III) chloride hexahydrate (DyCl3 · 6(H2O)) is a white crystalline powder with the chemical formula DyCl3 · 6(H2O). It is a hydrated salt of dysprosium and chloride ions.

Dysprosium(III) chloride hexahydrate is used as a raw material for the production of other dysprosium compounds and as a dopant in the production of optical fibers and phosphors for lighting and display applications. It is also used in the production of magnets, particularly for high-temperature applications, and in the preparation of certain ceramic materials.

In addition to its industrial applications, dysprosium(III) chloride hexahydrate has some potential medical uses. It has been studied for its potential as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of liver cancer and has been shown to have anti-tumor activity in some preclinical studies.

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