Hafnium vs Einsteinium
| Property | Hf Hafnium | Es Einsteinium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 72 | 99 |
| Symbol | Hf | Es |
| Name | Hafnium | Einsteinium |
| Category | transition-metal | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 178.49 u | 252 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | 4 | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f145d2 | [Rn]7s25f11 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] | [2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 0.178 eV | -0.3 eV |
| Density | 1.330000e+4 kg/m³ | 8840 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 2232.85 °C | 859.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 4602.85 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1911 | 1952 |