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MetalsTek Engineering is a leading global supplier offering high-quality Hafnium Wires. We can supply our customers with an impressive purity of 99.98% Hafnium Wire.
Material: Hafnium, Hf
Composition: Hf+Zr>99.98%, Ex Zr <3%, or Ex Zr<1%
Size Range: Diameter 0.2~10.0mm / 0.079”~0.39”
Standard: ASTM B776
Package: Straight, Coil, or on Spools
Other: Purity, Shape and Size Can be Customized
Hafnium Wire is a silvery, ductile metal known for its corrosion resistance, high strength, and similarity to zirconium in terms of chemical properties. Due to its ability to emit electrons efficiently and its high melting point, Hafnium Wire is a crucial component in plasma cutting electrodes, making it an essential material for metal fabrication industries. Its high purity ensures better durability in plasma cutting, and a reliable source of low-cost, high-purity hafnium is critical for competitive plasma-cutting electrodes. Hafnium Wire is also used in the electronics industry for its high melting point and excellent corrosion resistance. Additionally, hafnium is a good absorber of neutrons and is used to make control rods in nuclear reactors and submarines. It has also been successfully alloyed with various metals and used in heat-resistant alloys. Hafnium wire is available in multiple dimensions and is drawn from high-purity hafnium metal, offering excellent performance in different industrial applications.
Recently, researchers at Intel and IBM have discovered that hafnium-based compounds can be utilized in gate insulators to further reduce the size of processors. This innovation can potentially significantly enhance the performance and efficiency of semiconductor devices. Hafnium’s unique properties make it an ideal material for this application, as it offers high dielectric constant, excellent insulating capabilities, and stability. This development represents a significant advancement in the field of semiconductor technology, paving the way for the continued miniaturization and enhancement of electronic devices.
| Name | Hafnium |
| Formula | Hf |
| Molecular Weight | 178.49 |
| Color & Form | Gray to silver solid |
| Density | 13.31 g/cc |
| Melting Point | 2,227° C |
| Boiling Point | 4,602° C |
| Vickers Hardness | 1,760 MPa |
| Solubility | Insoluble |
Hafnium Wire has various applications due to its unique properties, such as good corrosion resistance, high strength, and chemical similarity to zirconium. Some of the critical applications of Hafnium Wire include:
These applications demonstrate the versatility and importance of Hafnium Wire in a wide range of industries, including electronics, nuclear power, and chemical processing.
Our Hafnium Wires are clearly tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to avoid any damage which might be caused during storage or transportation.