The structure of tantalum is body centered cubic (BCC) metal. It is a refractory metal; stable up to very high temperatures. Tantalum is ductile at room temperature and moderately ductile at cryogenic temperatures. Compton profile of highly pure thin elemental foil of tantalum was investigated using IGP type coaxial photon detector.1
Synonyms: Ta
Molecular Formula: Ta
Molecular Weight: 180.95
Linear Structural Formula: Ta
MDL Number: MFCD00011252
Purity: >=99.9% trace metals basis
Melting Point: 2996 C (lit.)
Density: 16.69 g/cm3 (lit.)