Hafnium Crystal Bar
Description
Hafnium Crystal Bars are rod shaped bars of varying sizes that have a distinct light blue coloring. They are formed through the iodide process, in which impure hafnium is heated within an evacuated vessel with a halogen at temperatures up to 250°C.
Properties
Name |
Hafnium, crystal Bar |
Formula |
Hf |
Molecular Weight |
178.49 |
Color & Form |
Gray to silver solid |
Boiling Point |
4602° C |
Melting Point |
2227° C |
Specific Gravity |
13.31 gm/ml |
Solubility |
Insoluble |
Grade:
Hf+Zr>99.99% Zr<0.2%, 0.3%, 0.5%, 1%& 1.5%
Size
Diameter: 0.8 to 1.6''(200mm to 40 mm)
Length: up to 39.37'' (1000mm)
Available in chopped sizes, normal 1-2'' (25mm-51mm) lengths.
Application
1. Used as raw materials to manufacture high purity hafnium products.
2. Hafnium metal can used in control rods in the nuclear reactors due to its strong ability to caputure neutron.
3. Used for producing super alloys.