Atomic Number of Hafnium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Hafnium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Hafnium (That most people don't know).

Hafnium Overview

Atomic Number

72

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Hf (Hafnium)

Description

Silvery, ductile metal.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained from mineral zircon or baddeleyite.

Uses

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

Discovery

Discovered By: Dirk Coster, Georg von Hevesy

Year: 1923

Location: Denmark

Name Origin

From Hafnia, the Latin name of Copenhagen.

Atomic Mass

178,49

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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