Tantalum

Tantalum is a rare, corrosion-resistant metal used in electronics and medical implants.

Atomic Structure

tantalum atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	73
Symbol	Ta
Atomic Mass	180.95 u
Electron Configuration	[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d³ 6s²
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Tantalum

Used in capacitors and resistors for electronics.
Used in alloys to enhance strength and corrosion resistance.
Used in medical implants, such as surgical instruments and bone repair devices.