Tantalum is a transition metal with an atomic number of 73 that was first discovered in 1802 by Swedish scientist Anders Gustafson Ekeberg, who named it after the Greek god Tantalus. It has a density of 16.654 g/cm3 and a gray color. The most common uses of tantalum include in electronic components like capacitors and in camera lenses and alloys due to its high melting point of 2996°C and boiling point of 5425°C.

1. Tantalum
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2. Tantalum
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3. Tantalum
Atomic number-73
Atomic mass-180.9479amu
Density-16.654
Color-Gray
Number of Neutrons-108

4. Discovering Tantalum
Tantalum was first discovered
in1802 by a Swedish
scientist, Anders Gustafson
Ekeberg. Ekeberg named it in
honor of the Greek god
Tantalus, a son of Zeus.

5. Uses of Tantalum
The most common use of
Tantalum is in electronic
components like capacitors.
Another common use for
Tantalum is in camera lenses
and alloys.

6. Other Facts
Boiling point-5425°c
Melting point-2996°c
Crystal line structure-cubic
Symbol-Ta
Classification-transition metal

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