What are the basic properties of Tantalum?
Tantalum (symbol: Ta) is a transition metal with atomic number 73. Its atomic mass is 180.95 u, and it belongs to period 6 and group 5.
Tantalum (Ta) Properties and Facts
Element 73 - Transition Metal
What is the electron configuration of Tantalum?
The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d³ 6s²
What are the physical properties of Tantalum?
Melting point: 3290.0 K
Boiling point: 5731.0 K
Density: 16.65 g/cm³
What are the known isotopes of Tantalum?
- Ta-180m: 0.012% abundance
- Ta-181: 99.988% abundance
What is the biological role and occurrence of Tantalum?
Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in tantalite mineral