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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
It is the most reflective element.
Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
Hafnium metal is highly reactive, hence not found free in nature.
Hafnium metal as predicated after Mendeleev finished his periodic table.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
By-product Zirconium Refining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Unknown
Dirk Coster and George de Hevesy
1.3.2 Discovery
Before 5000 BC
In 1922
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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6 * 10
-8
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Rank:
26
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7 * 10
-8
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Rank:
25
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
(Overall)
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
38
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
37
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
47
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
31
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
19
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
27
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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Not Available
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0.14
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