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Hafnium is a transition element located in period 6, group 4 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Hf and atomic number 72. The electron configuration of Hafnium is [Xe] 4f14 5d2 6s2, giving it 6 valence electron(s).
Explore Hafnium in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.