Tantalum

Chemical symbol: Ta Group Number: 5 Period Number: 6 State at room temperature: Solid Colour : Grey Atomic Number: 73 Atomic Mass: 180.9 Atomic Details Melting Point: 3020 oC, 3293 K Boiling Point: 5560 oC, 5833 K 1) Was named For the Greek mythology figure Tantalus.
 * Particle || Number ||
 * Protons || 73 ||
 * Neutrons || 108 ||
 * Electrons || 73 ||
 * Interesting facts on Tantalum**

2) Tantalum is a strong, ductile metal that is nearly immune to chemical attack at room temperatures.

3) It can be drawn into a fine wire that is used to evaporate metals, such as aluminium.

4) Tantalum is used to make components for chemical plants, nuclear power plants, airplanes and missiles.

5) Tantalum does not react with bodily fluids and is used to make surgical equipment. Tantalum also does not irritate the body and is used to make surgical sutures as well as implants, such as artificial joints and cranial plates.