What is another word for hafnium?
Pronunciation: [hˈafni͡əm] (IPA) 
Hafnium, a silver-gray metal that is commonly found with zirconium in minerals, has very few synonyms. Its name is derived from Hafnia, the Latin name for Copenhagen, where it was discovered in 1923 by Dirk Coster and George de Hevesy. Hafnium is similar in properties to zirconium, appearing chemically inert and resistant to corrosion. However, its main unique characteristic is its high neutron absorption cross-section, making it an excellent material for nuclear reactor control rods. Although hafnium has few synonyms, it is highly important for its uses in the nuclear industry, aerospace technology, and for certain types of electrical circuits.
