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What are 5 interesting uses for Hafnium?

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Hafnium is a rare element with rare applications:

- component of control rods for nuclear reactors

- component of some alloys

- getter in lamps and tubes

- electrode for plasma cutters

- hafnium dioxide was recently used as an electrical insulator in microprocessors

- hafnium carbide has a very great point of melting (the most refractory compound known today)

- possible use in weapons (USA)

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