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{{Element | name=Tantalum | symbol=Ta | anumber=73 | amass=180.9479 amu | state=Solid | class=Transition Metals | cstructure=Cubic Body Centered | color=Gray | date=1802 | discname=Anders G. Ekeberg | origname=From King Tantalus of Greek mythology | uses=Used in metal alloys. Tantalum pentoxide is used in capacitors, condensers, cutting tools, vacuum tube filaments and in camera lenses to increase refracting power. | obtained=Occurs chiefly in the mineral [[tantalite]]. Always found with [[niobium]]. }} | {{Element | name=Tantalum | symbol=Ta | anumber=73 | amass=180.9479 amu | state=Solid | class=Transition Metals | cstructure=Cubic Body Centered | color=Gray | date=1802 | discname=Anders G. Ekeberg | origname=From King Tantalus of Greek mythology | uses=Used in metal alloys. Tantalum pentoxide is used in capacitors, condensers, cutting tools, vacuum tube filaments and in camera lenses to increase refracting power. | obtained=Occurs chiefly in the mineral [[tantalite]]. Always found with [[niobium]]. }} | ||
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Revision as of 16:17, August 5, 2008
| Tantalum | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Ta |
| Atomic number | 73 |
| Classification | Transition Metals |
| Atomic mass | 180.9479 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1802 |
| Name of discoverer | Anders G. Ekeberg |
| Name origin | From King Tantalus of Greek mythology |
| Uses | Used in metal alloys. Tantalum pentoxide is used in capacitors, condensers, cutting tools, vacuum tube filaments and in camera lenses to increase refracting power. |
| Obtained from | Occurs chiefly in the mineral tantalite. Always found with niobium. |
Trivia
God ejaculates this metal.