Atomic Mass 178 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 178,49 as atomic mass?

The answer is Hafnium. There is so much cool stuff about Hafnium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Hafnium Overview

Atomic Mass

178,49

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Atomic Number

72

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Description

Silvery, ductile metal.

Atomic Symbol

Hf (Hafnium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Dirk Coster, Georg von Hevesy

Year: 1923

Location: Denmark

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained from mineral zircon or baddeleyite.

Name Origin

From Hafnia, the Latin name of Copenhagen.

Uses

Used in reactor control rods because of its ability to absorb neutrons.

Want to learn more details and data about Hafnium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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