Tantalum (Ta) is a chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 73 and atomic mass 180.9500 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
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Tantalum
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Identity
Name: Tantalum
Symbol: Ta
Atomic number: 73
Atomic mass: 180.9500 u
Position in the periodic table
Group: 5
Period: 6
Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
Standard state: Solid
Melting point: Very high (~3017°C)
Density: High
Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d³ 6s²
Scientific description
Tantalum is a chemical element with symbol Ta and atomic number 73.
It is a transition metal located in group 5 and period 6 of the periodic table.
Its standard atomic mass is 180.9500 u.