Density of Hafnium (Hf) [& g/cm3, kg/m3, Uses, Sources ... 2022

Everything has mass and volume, and therefore density. So it is expected that the smallest piece of matter, like an atom of Hafnium has it too. But what is the density of an atom of Hf?

Note: Learn more about the density here.

In the case of Hafnium , density is 13.2 g/cm³. However, there are interesting facts about Hafnium that most don't know about. Also check the kg/m³ conversion...

Hafnium Data

Hafnium Density g/cm³

13.2 g/cm³

kg/m³

13200 kg/m³

State at 20 °C

Solid

Uses

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

Atomic Mass

178,49

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Sources

Obtained from mineral zircon or baddeleyite.

Atomic Number

72

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Atomic Symbol

Hf

Name Origin

From Hafnia, the Latin name of Copenhagen.

Discovery

Discovered By: Dirk Coster, Georg von Hevesy
Year: 1923
Location: Denmark

Description

Silvery, ductile metal.

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

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