Electron Configuration

[Xe] 6s2 4f10

Dysprosium means "difficult to get to"
Melting Point: 1408.85 oC
Boiling Point: 2561.85 oC
Heat of Vaporization: 1803.08 J/g
Heat of Fusion: 105.85 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity: 0.170 J/g . Co or 0.04 cal/g . Co
Density: 8.54 g/cm3