Transition metal

Hafnium

Hafnium (Hf) has atomic number 72. PubChem classifies it as transition metal.

Atomic number

72

Symbol

Hf

Atomic weight (source value)

178.49

Electron configuration

[Xe]6s2 4f14 5d2

Standard state

Solid

Electronegativity (Pauling)

1.3

Melting point (K)

2506

Boiling point (K)

4876

Density (g/cm³)

13.3

Oxidation states

+4

Understanding this entry

Atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus. Properties are reference values and may depend on conditions and measurement conventions. An atomic weight is not the mass of every isotope. For elements without a standard atomic weight, a source may report an isotope mass number. Blank source values are shown as unavailable rather than estimated.

Further reading and reference: NIH PubChem source dataset ↗. Values and educational summaries are not a substitute for specialised advice.