Name |
Tantulum |
Symbol |
Ta |
Atomic Number |
73 |
Atomic Mass |
180.95 |
Number of Protons |
73 |
Number of Electrons |
73 |
Number of Neutrons |
108 |
Melting Point |
2996 degrees Celcius |
Boiling Point |
5425 degrees Celcius |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Transition Metal |
Period |
6 |
Group |
4 |
Origin of Name |
Named after King Tantalus in Greek mythology |
Date & Place of Discovery |
Discovered in 1802 in Ytterby, Sweden |
Interesting Facts |
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Common Uses |
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