Atomic Mass 181 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 180,9479 as atomic mass?

The answer is Tantalum. There is so much cool stuff about Tantalum that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Tantalum Overview

Atomic Mass

180,9479

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Atomic Number

73

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Description

Rare, gray, heavy, hard but ductile, metal with a high melting point.

Atomic Symbol

Ta (Tantalum)

Discovery

Discovered By: Anders Ekeberg

Year: 1802

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Chiefly occurs in the mineral tantalite. Always found with niobium.

Name Origin

From king Tantalus of Greek mythology, father of Niobe.

Uses

Often used as an economical substitute for platinum. Tantalum pentoxide is used in capacitors and in camera lenses to increase refracting power. It and its alloys are corrosion and wear resistant so it is used to make surgical and dental tools.

Want to learn more details and data about Tantalum? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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