Hafnium (Hf) is a chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 72 and atomic mass 178.4900 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
Identity
- Name: Hafnium
- Symbol: Hf
- Atomic number: 72
- Atomic mass: 178.4900 u
Position in the periodic table
- Group: 4
- Period: 6
- Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Solid
- Melting point: Very high (around 2233°C)
- Density: High
- Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d² 6s²
Scientific description
Hafnium is a chemical element with symbol Hf and atomic number 72. It belongs to the category of Transition metal and occupies group 4 and period 6. Its standard atomic mass is 178.4900 u.