Hafnium Disc Description
Hafnium is element number 72 on the periodic table. It is a silvery, ductile metal with nearly identical chemical properties and atomic radius to zirconium. Hf is an effective transition metal. It is corrosion‐resistant and can withstand high temperatures. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) specialises in manufacturing high‐purity hafnium discs for semiconductor applications, chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and physical vapour deposition (PVD) used in displays and optical applications.
Hafnium Disc Specification
Atomic Number |
72 |
Atomic Mass |
178.49 |
Hafnium Purity |
99.50% |
Density |
13.31 g/cm³ |
Melting Point |
2 227℃ |
Boiling Point |
4 602℃ |
Width, Length, Thickness |
As per customer requirements. Special requirements are welcome! |
Hafnium Disc Applications
- Employed in the nuclear industry and the aerospace sector for control rod material in nuclear reactors; it may be manufactured in small dimensions with high energy density for rocket boosters.
- Given that hafnium exhibits an ability to emit electrons and has a high melting point, it is deployed as the electrode component in plasma cutting systems.
- Hafnium demonstrates a strong capacity for neutron absorption, thereby qualifying it as a suitable material for control rods in nuclear reactors.
- Hafnium is also used as an additive in metal alloys.
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