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==Hafnium 72==
The existence of Hafnium dragons is a hotly debated topic among dracologists. Some argue that they are simply Zirconium dragons, though scale samples show that the density is nearly twice as great for Hafniums. However, given the similarities in appearance and ability to Zirconium dragons, the mutations present in some species such as Phosphorus dragons and the Uranium-Francium relationship, there are many who deny their existence.

However, there are several pieces of evidence that support the existence of Hafnium dragons. First, Zirconium dragons always exhibit a white tarnish, while only the "hyper-dense Zirconium" dragons occasionally have an opalescent brown layer. Second, Niobium dragons are known to seek out and consume the scales of suspected Hafnium dragons, afterwards showing an increase in durability and heat resistance, but they show no preference for Zirconium scales, nor do they exhibit the same improvements upon consuming them. Third, Zirconium dragons tarnish at a slightly, but definitely, faster rate than Hafnium dragons. And lastly, experiments with Radiants show that, unlike Zirconium, Hafnium scales are able to absorb the lethal energy, unlike Zirconium scales, though the degree of diffusion is inferior to Boron and the material is far heavier, making it impractical for personal equipment.

See also [[#Zirconium_40|Zirconium]]