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.
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.)