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HAFNIUM
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Atomic Symbol |
Hf |
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Atomic Weight |
178.49 |
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Atomic Number |
72 |
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Electron Configuration |
2-8-18-32-10-2 |
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Oxidation States |
+4
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State of Matter |
Solid heavy metal- brittle |
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Boiling Point |
5400 °C |
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Melting Point |
2150 °C |
HISTORY,
BACKGROUND & USES:
Discovered in 1923 by Dirk Coster and George Charles de Hevesy. Chemically similar to zirconium (40), hafnium is used for nuclear
control rods.
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM ATLANTIC EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS:
HAFNIUM
HAFNIUM CARBIDE
HAFNIUM DIBORIDE
HAFNIUM OXIDE
HAFNIUM SILICIDE
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