Tantalum (Ta)
Refractory Metals | Atomic Number: 73
Basic Properties
Ta
73
180.95 g/mol
| Element Category | Refractory Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 73 |
| Atomic Weight | 180.95 g/mol |
| Crystal Structure | Body-centered cubic (BCC) |
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Description
Tantalum has excellent corrosion resistance and biocompatibility. It's used in electronic components, chemical equipment, and surgical implants.
| Density | 16.69 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | N/A |
| Melting Point | 3017°C |
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| Boiling Point | 5458°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent |
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Applications
Used in capacitors and high-temperature alloys.
Production Methods
Extracted from columbite-tantalite.
History
Discovered in 1802.