Tantalum (Ta) is a refractory transition metal known for its exceptional corrosion resistance, high melting point, and excellent biocompatibility. It is widely used in chemical processing equipment, surgical implants, high-temperature applications, and electronic components where resistance to harsh environments and biological compatibility are critical requirements. Engineers select tantalum when standard stainless steels or nickel alloys are insufficient, particularly in corrosive chemical environments or biomedical contexts where material stability and tissue acceptance are paramount.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 195.3 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 193.3 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.2992 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.3620 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.4500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 59.37 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | -15.46 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 16.07 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 6.560 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2480 | eV/atom | — |