Tantalum


 * Element Name:** Tantalum


 * Element Symbol:** Ta


 * Atomic Mass:** 181[[image:Philip_Tantalum.png width="216" height="287" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 73


 * Protons**: 73


 * Electrons**: 73


 * Discovery**: Anders Gustaf Ekenberg, 1802


 * How It Was Named**: Greek mythological figure Tantalus


 * State Of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 3017°C


 * Boiling Point**: 54580°C


 * Characteristics**:
 * Greyish Silver
 * Heavy
 * Hard Metal


 * Uses Of Element**: Wire That Is Used To Evaporate Metal Like Aluminum

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 * Interesting Facts**:
 * Used to make chemical plants, nuclear power plants, airplanes and missiles
 * Does not irritate the body and used to make surgical sutures like implants, artificial joints, and cranial.