Hafnium 178

Hafnium 178m2, Hf, atomic number 72. This nuclear isomer has the potential to unleash enormous quantities of gamma radiation, making it an excellent ingredient for use in devastating weapons of mass destruction. As a result Hafnium 178 is a highly controlled substance that is universally illegal to own without special dispensation.

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Hafnium 178 is a specific commodity item of Metals in the world of Elite Dangerous.

It cannot be found on markets. The only way to find some is by attacking Federal and Imperial convoys that may hold some. These convoys usually carry only one ton of hafnium if they do and will be heavily protected.