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- neutron absorbent in control rods of nuclear reactors
- hafnium oxide is used as electrical insulator for microprocessors
- hafnium is rarely used as alloying element for very special alloys
- the isomer 178m2Hf can be used as a nuclear weapon (emitter of gamma rays) by the United States
What else can I help you with?
Is hafnium malleable?
Hafnium is malleable.
What is the color of hafnium?
Hafnium is a shiny, silvery metal that does not have a distinct color.
Is hafnium combined or uncombined?
Pure hafnium doesn't exist in the nature; hafnium form many compounds.
Can you burn hafnium?
Fine powders of hafnium are pyrophoric.
How many isotopes does hafnium have?
There are 37 isotopes of Hafnium.
What is the most common isotope in hafnium?
Hafnium-174 is the most common isotope of hafnium, making up about 31% of naturally occurring hafnium.
How is Hafnium made today?
Hafnium is found in tandem with zirconium deposits. It is separated from the zirconium during refinement as hafnium chloride. It is then reduced with magnesium to produce pure hafnium.
What is the appearance of hafnium?
Hafnium is a metal, steel grey appearance.
Hafnium is magnetic or non-magnetic?
Hafnium is a single element and therefore nonpolar.
How reactive is hafnium?
Yes, hafnium is reactive, but not like sodium or potassium.
Does hafnium have a high density?
The density of hafnium is 13,31 g/cm3.
What source or material does hafnium come from?
Hafnium is separated from zirconium minerals.
