The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Tantalum (That most people don't know).
Tantalum Overview
Atomic Symbol
Ta (Tantalum)
Description
Rare, gray, heavy, hard but ductile, metal with a high melting point.
State at 20 °C
Solid
Sources
Chiefly occurs in the mineral tantalite. Always found with niobium.
Chiefly occurs in the mineral tantalite. Always found with niobium.
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.
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.
Discovery
Discovered By: Anders Ekeberg
Year: 1802
Location: Sweden
Discovered By: Anders Ekeberg
Year: 1802
Location: Sweden
Name Origin
From king Tantalus of Greek mythology, father of Niobe.
From king Tantalus of Greek mythology, father of Niobe.
Atomic Mass
180,9479
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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Along with basic atom / element information (like Tantalum-Ta atomic number and all the other atom data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
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