Atomic Symbol 72 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 72?

The answer is Hafnium (Hf). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Hafnium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Hafnium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Hf (Hafnium)

Description

Silvery, ductile metal.

Sources

Obtained from mineral zircon or baddeleyite.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Name Origin

From Hafnia, the Latin name of Copenhagen.

Discovery

Discovered By: Dirk Coster, Georg von Hevesy

Year: 1923

Location: Denmark

Atomic Number

72

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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