Atomic Mass Ta (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Tantalum. But how do we know how much does a Ta atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Ta, we can open any periodic table and search for Tantalum.

In the case of Tantalum the answer is 180,9479. However there is a lot of funny facts about Tantalum that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Tantalum Overview

Ta Atomic Mass

180,9479

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Atomic Symbol

Ta (Tantalum)

Name Origin

From king Tantalus of Greek mythology, father of Niobe.

Description

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

Atomic Number

73

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State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Anders Ekeberg

Year: 1802

Location: Sweden

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.

Sources

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

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

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