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    Ta

    Tantalum

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 73 • Atomic Mass: 180.9500 u • Period: 6 • Group: 5

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d³
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.5
    Hafnium (Hf)Tungsten (W)
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    Overview

    Tantalum is the chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 6 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Ta
    • Atomic Number:73
    • Atomic Mass:180.9500 u
    • Group:5
    • Period:6
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.5 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Named after Tantalus from Greek mythology

    Fun Fact #2

    Extremely resistant to corrosion

    Common Uses

    • Electronics capacitors
    • Surgical instruments
    • Chemical reaction vessels