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Tantalum: meaning, definitions and examples

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tantalum

 

[ หˆtรฆn.tษ™l.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

Tantalum is a chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73. It is a gray, heavy metal that is highly resistant to corrosion and is often found in nature as tantalum oxide. Tantalum has excellent conductivity and is used in the manufacture of electronic components, particularly capacitors. Due to its high melting point and density, it is also utilized in the aerospace industry and for surgical instruments. The element was first discovered in 1802 and has become essential in various technological applications.

Synonyms

Ta, chemical element

Examples of usage

  • Tantalum is used in the production of capacitors.
  • The aerospace industry relies on tantalum for high-performance components.
  • Surgical instruments often contain tantalum due to its biocompatibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "tantalum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรขntalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเค‚เคŸเคฒเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tantal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tantalum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tantal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒณใ‚ฟใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tantale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกntalo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tantal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ„ํƒˆ๋ฅจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงู†ุชุงู„ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tantal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tantรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tantal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tantal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฝั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tantal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรกntalo

Etymology

The name tantalum comes from the Greek mythology figure Tantalus, who was condemned to suffer in Tartarus for eternity. He was placed in a pool of water that receded whenever he tried to drink, and under a fruit tree that withdrew its branches when he attempted to eat. This reference is apt because tantalum was difficult to extract from its compounds, thereby resembling Tantalus' eternal wants. Swedish chemist Anders Gustav Ekeberg first isolated tantalum in 1802 while working with tantalite, a mineral that contains both tantalum and niobium. Over time, tantalum became increasingly valued as advancements in electronics, materials science, and medical technology necessitated metals with specific properties, particularly in industries demanding corrosion resistance and high-temperature stability.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,103, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.