Hafnium Hydride ( HfH2 ) - Properties

Background

Hafnium hydride (HfH2) is a grey to black powder.

At temperatures above 300°C, hafnium hydride decomposes evolving hydrogen.

Hafnium forms HfH1.86 when it is heated to temperatures in excess of 700°C.

Key Properties

Property

Value

Density (g/cm3)

11.4

Melting Point (°C)

Decomposes at 300°C

 

Primary author: AZoM.com

 

Date Added: Feb 4, 2004 | Updated: Jun 11, 2013
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