Hafnium

ElementHafniumSymbolHf
Atomic Number72Molar Mass178.49 gmol-1
Electron Configuration[Xe]4f145d26s2Normal Statesolid metal
Density @STP13.28 g cm-3Melting Point2233oC
Boiling Point4603oCStable Isotopes174Hf, 176Hf, 177Hf, 178Hf, 179Hf, 180Hf
Atomic Radius159 pmIonic Radius84 (3+) pm
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.3Ionization Energy (1st)642 kJ mol-1
Ionization Energy (2nd)1440 kJ mol-1Ionization Energy (3rd)2250 kJ mol-1
Molar Heat Capacity25.7 J K-1mol-1Standard Molar Entropy43.6 J K-1mol-1
Enthalpy of Fusion25.5 kJ mol-1Enthalpy of Vapourization661.1 kJ mol-1
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