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Hafnium is a transition metal that is corrosion-resistant, has a high melting point, and forms stable compounds with oxygen and nitrogen. It is also a good absorber of neutrons, making it useful in nuclear reactors.

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Where did hafnium originate?

Hafnium is a natural chemical element associated with zirconium in minerals.


Is hafnium a metalloid?

No, it is not. Hafnium is a transition metal. Use the link below for more information.


How do hafnium and zirconium tetrachlorides differ in their reactions?

There is almost no difference in chemical properties between zirconium and hafnium metals or their compounds with the same nonmetal counterparts, because these two metals have the same valence electron configurations and almost the same atomic size.


What does rutherfordium bond with?

Rutherfordium is a synthetic element, and its chemical properties are not well-studied. However, it is expected to have similar chemical properties to hafnium and zirconium, which means it may be able to bond with oxygen, halogens, and other nonmetals.


How is hafnium and rutherfordium similar?

Rutherfordium is a homologue of hafnium in the periodic table (Rf is under Hf); as a consequence the properties may be similar.


Hafnium is magnetic or non-magnetic?

Hafnium is a single element and therefore nonpolar.


How did hafnium get its symbol?

Very simple: Hf from hafnium !


Is Hf a hydrofluoric acid?

No. Hf is hafnium. HF is hydrofluoric acid. Capitalization matters when writing chemical formulas.


What is the mineral group of the mineral hafnium?

Hafnium is an element not a rock. Hafnium is never found in nature pure form so does not fit into any groups. Hafnium is a chemical element, a metal placed in the group 4 and period 6 of the periodic table of Mendeleev.


Can hafnium be mistaken for thorium?

Though both Hafnium and Zirconium are in the periodic table's fourth group, Hafnium is generally more associated with Zirconium. In terms of electron shells, Thorium has an extra shell of 18 electrons much like Hafnium, so there probably is some relation in behaviour. In other words, yes Hafnium may be mistaken for Thorium, but mistaking it for Zirconium is much more likely.


What is the origin of hafnium?

Hafnium is a natural chemical element; hafnium hasn't minerals but it is associated with zirconium (unrefined zirconium contain approx. 2 % hafnium).


What is a great slogan for hafnium?

"A Bright Future with Hafnium: Powering Innovation with Precision."