Dysprosium oxide (Dy₂O₃) powder

Dysprosium oxide (Dy₂O₃) is a highly specialised Rare earth oxidewhich, due to its unique magnetic and thermal properties, is used in a variety of modern high-tech applications.

NMD Metalpowders supplies Dy₂O₃ in powder form with a purity of up to 99,99 %homogeneous particle morphology and a defined grain distribution. These properties make it ideal for high-performance magnets, coatings and alloy additives.

Properties and advantages

• High chemical purity (up to 99.99 %) for reproducible material properties
• Optimised particle morphology for uniform layer formation and sintering behaviour
• Thermally stable and corrosion-resistant at high temperatures
• Improves magnetic coercivity in permanent magnets (e.g. NdFeB)
• Suitable for research, additive manufacturing and industrial series processes

Areas of application

Magnetic applications

Dysprosium oxide is a central component of High-performance permanent magnetsespecially for NdFeB magnets. The use of Dy₂O₃ significantly improves temperature stability and magnetic coercivity - crucial for applications in the Automotive industry (electric motors, sensor technology) and in the Power generation (generators, wind turbines).

Additive manufacturing & sintering technology

Fine Dy₂O₃ powder is used in the additive manufacturing and in Sintering processes used as an alloy or matrix additive. It improves the thermal stability, density and microstructure of high-performance components.

Coatings & surface modifications

Due to its high temperature resistance, dysprosium oxide is used in the Surface coating used. It is used as a protective and functional coating material for electronic and optical components that operate in high-temperature environments.

Chemical applications & research

In the chemical industry and materials research, Dy₂O₃ is used as a Catalyst and active material used. Its high stability and specific reactivity make it a valuable material in special catalyses and oxide-based systems.

Technical properties

• Chemical formula: Dy₂O₃
• Purity: up to 99.99 %
• Density: approx. 7.8 g/cm³
• Melting point: approx. 2 400 °C
• Grain size: customised, typ. < 10 µm / < 45 µm
• Particle morphology: spherical, homogeneous
• Delivery form: Powder, vacuum-packed, low oxidation

Sustainability & regulation

NMD Metalpowders procures dysprosium oxide exclusively via audited and responsible supply chains. Attention is paid to consistently high product quality, transparent origin and documented material standards. All powders are processed in accordance with the applicable European and international environmental and safety guidelines to ensure a sustainable and reliable supply.

Conclusion

Dysprosium oxide (Dy₂O₃) is an indispensable rare earth metal oxide for high-performance magnets, coatings and functional materials. With NMD Metalpowders, you benefit from the highest purity, reliable availability and technical expertise - for applications in Automotive industry, Power generation and Additive manufacturing.