Tantalum (Ta) is a chemical element with atomic number (Z) 73, group 5, period 6, and atomic weight 180.948. The Tantalum (Ta) is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant, used in high-temperature applications, electrical devices, surgical implants and handling corrosive chemicals. (Refer to the Chemical Element; Periodic Table)
