Hf-179 Isotope Applications:

Hafnium-179 isotope (Hf-179 isotope, 179Hf isotope)

  • Hf-179 isotope is used for research in nuclear physics;

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Properties of Hf-179 Isotope:

Properties of Hf-179 Isotope:HF-179
Natural Abundance (%)13.62
Atomic Mass (Da)178.9458161
Relative Isotopic Mass178.9458161
Neutron Number (N)107
Atomic Number (Z)72
Mass Number (A)179
Nucleon Number (A)179
Proton Number (Z)72
Half-lifeStable
Spin4.5
Quadrupole Moment3.79
g-factor (g value)-0.1424
Group4
Period6
Electron Configuration Blockd
Melting Point (K)2506
Boiling Point (K)4876
Specific Heat0.146
Heat of Formation618.4
Thermal Conductivity23
Dipole Polarizability 103
Electron Affinity (kJ/mole)0.178
Electronegativity (Pauling scale)1.3
Atomic Radius (pm)159
Covalent Radius (pm)155
VDW Radius (pm)253
Lattice Constant3.2
Crystal StructureHCP
Jmol color#4dc2ff

Hf-179 Information

Hafnium is a silvery lustrous metallic transition element. It is used in tungsten alloys in filaments and electrodes. This element acts also as a neutron absorber. Hafnium was reported by Urbain firstly in 1911, its existence was finally established by D. Coster in 1923 and by G.C. de Hevesy at the same time. Hafnium has 36 isotopes. 6 of them are naturally occurring, 5 of which are stable.

Hafnium is used in reactor control rods because of its ability to absorb neutrons.

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FAQ about Hf-179 Isotope:

What is Hf-179 isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 13.620 %

What is atomic mass for Hf-179 isotope?
Answer: 178.94582 Da

What is isotopic mass for Hf-179 isotope?
Answer: 178.94582

How many neutrons does Hf-179 isotope have?
Answer: 107

How many protons does Hf-179 isotope have?
Answer: 72

How many electrons does Hf-179 isotope have?
Answer: 72

What is atomic number for Hf-179 isotope?
Answer: 72

Is Hf-179 isotope stable?
Answer: Yes

Is Hf-179 isotope radioactive?
Answer: No

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