Tantalum

Tantalum is a chemical element with symbol Ta and atomic number 73.

Contents

• Uses
• Benefits
• Cautions
• Interactions
• Other names
• References

Uses

• Tantalum is used in the electronics industry for capacitors and high power resistors.
• It is also used to make alloys to increase strength, ductility and corrosion resistance.

   

• The metal is used in dental and surgical instruments and implants, as it causes no immune response.

Benefits

• n/a

Cautions

• Tantalum is considered to be non-toxic.

Interactions

n/a

Other names

Ta73

References

Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tantalum

Chemicool, http://www.chemicool.com/elements/tantalum.html