Hafnium Crystal Bars are rod-shaped bars of different sizes that have a distinct light blue coloring. These are formed through the iodide process. In this process, impure hafnium is heated in an evacuated vessel with halogen up to 250°C temperature.
Hafnium Crystal Bar 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
Hafnium Crystal Bar Grade
Hf+Zr>99.98%, Zr<0.5% / 1.0% / 1.5%
Hafnium Crystal Bar Size
Diameter: 0.8 to 1.9''(20mm to 48mm)
Length: up to 39.37'' (1000mm)
Available in chopped sizes, normal 1-2'' (25mm-51mm) lengths.
Hafnium Crystal Bar Applications
1. Used as raw materials to manufacture high purity hafnium products.
2. Hafnium metal can be used in control rods in nuclear reactors due to its strong ability to capture neutrons.