Since hafnium easily emits electrons, it can be used as the cathode of X-ray tubes. It is expected to be used to manufacture the next generation of smaller electronic devices, photovoltaic manufacturing equipment and more efficient photovoltaic cells.
2. Atomic energy industry
Hafnium metal has excellent welding performance, processing performance, high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, so it has become an important material in the atomic energy industry. Hafnium has a large thermal neutron capture cross section and is an ideal neutron absorber, which can be used as a control rod and protective device for atomic reactors