Properties of Tantalum (Ta)
Tantalum is a chemical element with the symbol (Ta) and atomic number 73. It is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant. Tantalum is often used in the electronics industry for the production of capacitors, as it can store and release electrical energy efficiently.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of tantalum (Ta) properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Crystal Structure | Body-centered cubic (bcc) |
| Atomic Number | 73 |
| Molar Mass | 180.9479 g/mol |
| Density | 16650 kg/m3 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric |
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 185.7 GPa |
| Shear Modulus (G) | 69.2 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus (K) | 196.3 GPa |
| Poisson’s Ratio (ν) | 0.342 |
| Mohs Hardness | 6.5 |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point | 3017 °C |
| Boiling Point | 5455 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity (27°C) | 57.5 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) (25°C) | 140 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) (25°C) | 6.3×10-6 1/°C |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Electrical Resistivity | 1.34×10-5 Ω·cm |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) A.M. Howatson, P.G. Lun, J.D. Todd, P.D. Engineering Tables and Data. United Kingdom: University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science, 2009.