hafnium
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Noun — A chemical element with the symbol Hf and atomic number 72, a lustrous, silvery-grey transition metal.
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the element hafnium
hafnium atom
symbol for hafnium
It is a technical term used in chemistry.
Etymology
The name was formed from Hafnia, the Latin name for Copenhagen, plus the suffix -ium. It was chosen because the element was discovered in Copenhagen.
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What is hafnium?
Hafnium is a chemical element with the symbol Hf and atomic number 72. It is a lustrous, silvery-grey transition metal.
Where does the name hafnium come from?
It comes from Hafnia, the Latin name for Copenhagen, where the element was discovered.
What is the symbol for hafnium?
The symbol is Hf.
