Hafnium Raw Material

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Shaanxi Zhongheng Weichuang Metal Materials Co., Ltd. specializes in the export of metal materials. The company mainly engages in the production of conventional processed profiles such as plates, strips, foils, rods, wires, and tubes made of tantalum, niobium, hafnium, tantalum tungsten alloy, niobium hafnium alloy c103, as well as deep processed products such as boats, crucibles, sputtering targets, coating targets, machined parts, high-temperature furnace insulation screens, heating elements, furnace bodies (heating furnaces, annealing furnaces), and corrosion-resistant equipment. Our hafnium raw material is available in hafnium powder and hafnium ingot. Hafnium has the properties of high-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance, easy processing, rapid heat absorption, and heat release.

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Professional Team

The company has many years of experience in technology and a high-quality work team, which can provide customers with timely and comprehensive service.

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We maintain strict control over every stage, from raw material smelting to finished product export, to ensure the selection of high-quality metal materials and to meet the highest standards at every step.

Production Market

Our non-ferrous metals, such as tantalum, niobium, and titanium, are primarily exported to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Wide Range of Applications

Our products are widely used in a variety of fields, including electronics, metallurgy, chemicals, aerospace, biomedical engineering, and superconductivity, etc.

Types of Hafnium Raw Material

Hafnium Powder

Hafnium powder is a silver gray metal powder made from hafnium, with a metallic luster, a density of 13.3g/cm ³, a melting point of up to 2227 ° C, and a boiling point of 4602 ° C. It has a high absorption cross-section and is widely used as a material for nuclear reactor control rods in the atomic energy industry.

Hafnium Ingot

Ingot is the raw material form of hafnium, usually in the shape of a cylinder with a diameter between 3-25mm. Its purity can reach 99.99%, and it can contain different proportions of zirconium (such as 0.2%, 0.3%, or 0.5%). Ingots are mainly used as raw materials for the production of hafnium products, such as cathodes for X-ray tubes, electrodes for high-voltage discharge tubes, and absorbers for gas filling systems.

Parameters of Hafnium Raw Material

Material	Hafnium(Hf)	Purity	More than 99.9%
Melting point	2230℃	Boiling point	4602℃
Density	13.31g/cm3	Atomic weight	178.49
Water solubility	Insoluble	Atomic number	72

The Preparation Methods of Hafnium Raw Material

Magnesium reduction method:

Produced by reducing hafnium tetrachloride with metallic magnesium.

Thermal decomposition method:

Obtained by thermal decomposition of hafnium tetraiodide.

Electrolysis method:

Preparation of hafnium compounds by electrolyzing hafnium compounds in a molten salt medium.

Mechanical Properties of Hafnium Raw Material

Properties	Metric	Imperial
Tensile strength	485 MPa	70300 psi
Yield strength	125 MPa	18100 psi
Poisson's ratio	0.265	0.265
Shear modulus	54 - 58 Gpa	7.83204- 8.41219 psi
Elongation at break	25%	25%

Usage of Hafnium Raw Material

1. Uses of Hafnium in the Field of Electronic Materials
Since hafnium emits electrons easily, it can be used as a cathode for X-ray tubes. In addition, alloys of hafnium and tungsten or molybdenum are also used as electrodes for high-voltage discharge tubes.

2. Uses of Hafnium in the Field of Chemistry
Hafnium can be used as a getter for many inflation systems. The hafnium getter can remove unnecessary gases such as oxygen and nitrogen present in the system. Hafnium has strong anti-volatility and is often used as an additive for hydraulic oil to prevent the volatilization of hydraulic oil during high-risk operations.

3. Uses of Hafnium in the Atomic Energy Industry
Hafnium metal has excellent welding performance, processing performance, high-temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance, so it has become an important material in the atomic energy industry. Hafnium has a large thermal neutron capture cross-section and is an ideal neutron absorber. It can be used as a control rod and protection device for atomic reactors.

4. Uses of Hafnium in the Field of Alloy Materials
Hafnium has the characteristics of ductility, oxidation resistance, and high-temperature resistance. Therefore, hafnium is also a good alloy material and is used in many alloys. Hafnium can also be used in tungsten wire manufacturing. Adding element hafnium to tungsten, molybdenum, and tantalum alloys can produce carbide alloys and heat-resistant alloys.

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Safe Handling and Storage of Hafnium Raw Material

Precautions for Safe Handling:

Avoid dust formation. Keep finely divided hafnium away from any source of ignition and cleaned up immediately. This material is generally not considered hazardous in its solid form. However, if your process creates fines or dusts precautions must be taken.
Keep away from any source of ignition. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking.

Conditions for Safe Storage:

Store in a cool, dry area. Store away from acids.

Packaging of Hafnium Raw Material

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FAQ

Q: What can hafnium be found in?

A: Hafnium is most commonly found in zirconium-bearing minerals such as zircon (ZrSiO₄), though only in trace amounts.

Q: What is hafnium?

A: Hafnium is a lustrous, silvery metal known for its exceptional heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and neutron-absorbing properties. A close chemical cousin to zirconium, hafnium often appears in trace amounts within zirconium ores and is notoriously difficult to separate.

Q: Is hafnium a metal?

A: Yes, hafnium is a transition metal in Group 4 of the periodic table. It's ductile, corrosion-resistant, and has very high melting and boiling points — 2,150 °C (3,902 °F) and 4,603 °C (8,337 °F) respectively.

Q: What does hafnium look like?

A: In its pure metallic form, hafnium appears silvery-grey with a reflective surface. It's dense, malleable, and forms a protective oxide layer when exposed to air. In powdered form, it is much more reactive and appears darker in colour.

Q: Is hafnium rare?

A: Yes, hafnium is considered rare, both because of its limited natural occurrence and the difficulty of separating it from zirconium.

Q: Why are zirconium and hafnium difficult to separate?

A: They are chemically very similar, often found together in the same ores, and require complex chemical or physical separation techniques. This separation process is labour-intensive and costly, contributing to hafnium's rarity and high price.

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