Hafnium (Hf)

Element

SymbolHf

Hafnium is a chemical element with the symbol Hf and atomic number 72. It is a transition metal and a solid at room temperature, with an atomic mass of about 178.5. On the periodic table, it sits in period 6 and group 4.

In Minecraft Education, a player makes hafnium in the Element Constructor by setting the number of protons to 72.

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Data
How to make it
Nearby elements

Data

Atomic number	72
In-game identifier	`minecraft:element_72`
Numeric id	338
Chemical symbol	Hf
Atomic mass	178.5
Category	Transition Metal
Phase at room temperature	Solid
Group	4
Period	6

How to make it

Place an Element Constructor, then set the protons to 72. The number of protons is what decides which element you get; neutrons and electrons change it into an isotope or an ion of the same element.

Nearby elements

← LutetiumTantalum →

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