Dysprosium chloride hexahydrate is used in the production of dysprosium metal, a key component in high-performance neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets that enhance high-temperature resistance, essential for applications in electric vehicles and wind turbines. It acts as a catalyst in organic synthesis, facilitating various chemical reactions. It is also employed in the manufacture of phosphors and luminescent materials. The compound is utilized in creating specialty glasses and ceramics to improve their thermal and optical properties. In nuclear technology, it serves as a neutron absorber due to dysprosium's high neutron capture cross-section. Additionally, it supports research and development in magnetic properties, material science, and advanced technologies such as electronics and photovoltaics.