Discovery
Discovered by Dirk Coster and George de Hevesy in 1923.
Common Uses
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Used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber.
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Used in the aerospace industry for heat-resistant materials.
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Used in the production of high-temperature alloys.
Interesting Facts
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Hafnium is almost always found in zirconium minerals.
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It is used in various applications due to its high melting point and resistance to corrosion.
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