Hafnium Hafnium

Hafnium is found in small quantities in the different zirconium minerals. Hafnium is a silvery metal that is highly ductile in its pure form and it is mostly used in core technology. With its high neutron capture property, hafnium is used to regulate the nuclear reaction in nuclear reactors.

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Main properties of hafnium
  • Good resistance to chemical exposures
  • Large neutron capture property for nuclear applications
Applications of hafnium
  • Light technology components
  • As an alloying element of superalloys
  • Hard coatings
  • Optical coatings
  • Plasma cutters

ASTM standards of hafnium

ASTM B737 (hafnium rod and wire)
ASTM B776 (hafnium strip, plate)



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