73 Ta 180.95

Tantalum

Category: Transition metal | State: Solid

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number 73
Atomic Mass 180.95
Electronic Configuration [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d³ 6s²

Periodic Table Placement

Group 5
Period 6
Block d-block

Physical Properties & Discovery

Melting Point 3017°C
Boiling Point 5458°C
Density 16.654 g/cm³
Discovered By Anders Gustaf Ekeberg (1802)

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