Hafnium Hydride ( HfH2 ) - Properties

Feb 4 2004

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

 

 

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