Dysprosium nitrideDypsrosium nitride is a binary inorganic compound of dysprosium and nitride with the chemical formula.PreparationDysprosium can be prepared from the reaction of finely ground dysprosium, dysprosium hydride, or the dysprosium amalgam with nitrogen at 800–1000°C:Physical propertiesDypsrosium nitride forms gray crystals of cubic [crystal system|cubic system]; cell parameter a = 0.490 nm, Z = 4. It is a good conductor of electricity and reacts with water. It is known for its magnetic properties and high melting point.