Hafnium Powder

Hafnium Powder is a finely divided metallic form of hafnium, known for its high melting point, ductility, and strong resistance to corrosion. Its powder morphology enables versatile processing for advanced applications in metallurgy, coatings, and electronic materials. Industries such as aerospace, energy, and electronics use hafnium powder in specialized alloys, thin-film deposition, and ultra-high temperature materials. Specific technologies benefiting from hafnium powder include chemically activated combustion synthesis for producing uniform, single-crystalline powders with controlled particle sizes; preparation of superfine, high-purity hafnium powders with oxygen levels below 0.2% for applications in semiconductor and specialty alloys; and reduction–oxidation synthetic routes yielding nanocrystalline hafnia powders for dielectric and thermal barrier applications. In research, hafnium powder provides a critical platform for investigating processing–property relationships in advanced oxides, nitrides, and carbides, supporting innovation in high-performance materials. Its value lies in its adaptability, purity, and ability to serve as a foundation for next-generation scientific and industrial technologies operating under extreme conditions.

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Mean Particle Size		Nominal
Minimum Particle Size		Nominal
Maximum Particle Size		Nominal
Maximum Particle Size		Nominal
Particle Size D10		Nominal
Particle Size D50		Nominal
Particle Size D90		Nominal

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	72
Crystal structure	Hexagonal close packed
Electronic structure	Xe 4f¹⁴ 5d² 6s²
Valences shown	4
Atomic weight( amu )	178.49
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	103
Photo-electric work function( eV )	3.9
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	179/ 13.8
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	176/ 5.2
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	180/ 35.2
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	174/ 0.2
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	177/ 18.5
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	178/ 27.1
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.159
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 23.3
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.0
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 14.9
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	4/ 33.3

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Hard
Material condition	Soft
Poisson's ratio	0.26
Poisson's ratio	0.26
Bulk modulus( GPa )	109
Bulk modulus( GPa )	109
Tensile modulus( GPa )	141
Tensile modulus( GPa )	141
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	150-180
Tensile strength( MPa )	445
Tensile strength( MPa )	745
Yield strength( MPa )	365
Yield strength( MPa )	240

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	32.2@20@20°C
Superconductivity critical temperature( K )	0.128
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0044@0-100°C

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	4602
Density( gcm⁻³ )	13.1@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	2227
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	3700
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	122
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	146@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	23@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	6@0-100°C