Tántalo

Tantalum is a chemical element with symbol Ta and atomic number 73. Previously known as tantalium, its name comes from Tantalus, an antihero from Greek mythology. Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.

Properties

• Phase: Solid
• Density: 16.69 g/cm³
• Melting Point: 3290 K
• Boiling Point: 5731 K

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