Hafnium
Hafnium (Hf) is a metal chemically similar to and often found together with zirconium.
Description
Hafnium is a silver-gray metal with high density and corrosion resistance.
Аppendix
Used in nuclear power (as cladding for nuclear fuel cells), aerospace (for structural materials such as alloys), semiconductor manufacturing and medical equipment.
Extraction
Major producing countries include South Africa, China, Russia and Ukraine.
Unique properties
Hafnium is highly resistant to heat, corrosion and radiation, making it an ideal material for applications requiring high reliability and resistance to corrosive factors.
Hafnium plays a key role in modern technology and science due to its unique properties and wide range of applications in various industries and sciences.