Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Hafnium vs Zirconium
Compare Hafnium and Zirconium
Compare Hafnium and Zirconium on the basis of their properties, attributes and periodic table facts. Compare elements on more than 90 properties. All the elements of similar categories show a lot of similarities and differences in their chemical, atomic, physical properties and uses. These similarities and dissimilarities should be known while we study periodic table elements. You can study the detailed comparison between Hafnium vs Zirconium with most reliable information about their properties, attributes, facts, uses etc. You can compare Hf vs Zr on more than 90 properties like electronegativity , oxidation state, atomic shells, orbital structure, Electronaffinity, physical states, electrical conductivity and many more.
Facts
Name |
Atomic Number |
Atomic Symbol |
Atomic Weight |
Phase |
Color |
Classification |
Group in Periodic Table |
Group Name |
Period in Periodic Table |
Block in Periodic Table |
Electronic Configuration |
Melting Point |
Boiling Point |
Electronic Shell Structure |
CAS Number |
Neighborhood Elements |
Hafnium |
72 |
Hf |
178.49 |
Solid |
Gray |
transition metal |
4 |
titanium family |
6 |
d |
[Xe] 4f14 5d2 6s2 |
2233 °C |
4603 °C |
2, 8, 18, 32, 10, 2 |
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Neighborhood Elements of Hafnium |
Zirconium |
40 |
Zr |
91.224 |
Solid |
Silver |
transition metal |
4 |
titanium family |
5 |
d |
[Kr] 4d2 5s2 |
1855 °C |
4409 °C |
2, 8, 18, 10, 2 |
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Neighborhood Elements of Zirconium |
History
History |
The element Hafnium was discovered by Dirk Coster in year 1923 in Denmark. Hafnium derived its name from from Hafnia, the New Latin name for Copenhagen |
The element Zirconium was discovered by Martin Heinrich Klaproth in year 1789 in Germany. Zirconium derived its name derived its name from from Persian Zargun, 'gold-colored'; German Zirkoon, 'jargoon' |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
7×10-8% |
1×10-7% |
1.7e-07 |
3.3e-06 |
8×10-10% |
N/A |
5×10-6% |
4×10-6% |
6.6e-06 |
0.00013 |
2.6×10-9% |
5×10-6% |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
Atomic Radius |
Atomic Volume |
Covalent Radius |
Van der Waals Radius |
Neutron Cross Section |
Atomic Spectrum |
Lattice Constant |
Lattice Angle |
Space Group Name |
Space Group Number |
Crystal Structure |
208 pm |
13.410217881292 cm3 |
150 pm |
N/A |
104 |
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319.64, 319.64, 505.11 pm |
π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 |
P63/mmc |
194 |
Simple Hexagonal ![]() |
206 pm |
14.010751036707 cm3 |
148 pm |
N/A |
0.184 |
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323.2, 323.2, 514.7 pm |
π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 |
P63/mmc |
194 |
Simple Hexagonal ![]() |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
Atomic Number |
Number of Electrons (with no charge) |
Number of Protons |
Mass Number |
Number of Neutrons |
Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) |
Electron Configuration |
Valence Electrons |
Oxidation State |
Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) |
Shell structure |
72 |
72 |
72 |
178.49 |
106.49 |
2, 8, 18, 32, 10, 2 |
[Xe] 4f14 5d2 6s2 |
5d2 6s2 |
-2 1;2;3;4 |
3F2 |
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40 |
40 |
40 |
91.224 |
51.224 |
2, 8, 18, 10, 2 |
[Kr] 4d2 5s2 |
4d2 5s2 |
-2 1;2;3;4 |
3F2 |
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Isotopes - Nuclear Properties
Isotopes |
Naturally occurring stable
isotopes: 176Hf, 177Hf, 178Hf, 179Hf, 180Hf. |
Naturally occurring stable
isotopes: 90Zr, 91Zr, 92Zr, 94Zr. |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
4 |
1.3 |
0 kJ/mol |
658.5, 1440, 2250, 3216 kJ/mol |
4 |
1.33 |
41.1 kJ/mol |
640.1, 1270, 2218, 3313, 7752, 9.5×103 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
Density |
Molar Volume |
Elastic Properties |
Young Modulus |
Shear Modulus |
Bulk Modulus |
Poisson Ratio |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element |
Mohs Hardness |
Vickers Hardness |
Brinell Hardness |
Electrical Properties |
Electrical Conductivity |
Resistivity |
Superconducting Point |
Heat and Conduction Properties |
Thermal Conductivity |
Thermal Expansion |
Magnetic Properties |
Magnetic Type |
Curie Point |
Mass Magnetic Susceptibility |
Molar Magnetic Susceptibility |
Volume Magnetic Susceptibility |
Optical Properties |
Refractive Index |
Acoustic Properties |
Speed of Sound |
13.31 g/cm3 |
13.410217881292 |
78 GPa |
30 GPa |
110 GPa |
0.37 |
5.5 MPa |
1760 MPa |
1.7×103 MPa |
3.3×106 S/m |
3×10-7 m Ω |
0.128 |
23 W/(m K) |
5.9×10-6 K-1 |
Paramagnetic |
N/A |
5.3×10-9 |
9.46×10-10 |
7.05e-05 |
N/A |
3010 m/s |
6.511 g/cm3 |
14.010751036707 |
68 GPa |
33 GPa |
N/A |
0.34 |
5 MPa |
903 MPa |
650 MPa |
2.4×106 S/m |
4.2×10-7 m Ω |
0.61 |
23 W/(m K) |
5.7×10-6 K-1 |
Paramagnetic |
N/A |
1.68×10-8 |
1.53×10-9 |
0.000109 |
N/A |
3.8×103 m/s |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
2233 °C |
4603 °C |
N/A |
0.128 |
25.5 kJ/mol |
630 kJ/mol |
N/A |
1855 °C |
4409 °C |
N/A |
0.61 |
21 kJ/mol |
580 kJ/mol |
N/A |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
CAS Number |
RTECS Number |
DOT Hazard Class |
DOT Numbers |
EU Number |
NFPA Fire Rating |
NFPA Hazards |
NFPA Health Rating |
NFPA Reactivity Rating |
More |
AutoIgnition Point |
Flashpoint |
CAS7440-58-6 |
RTECSMG4600000 |
4.2 |
2545 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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N/A |
4.2 |
2008 |
N/A |
1 |
N/A |
1 |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |