Electron Configuration
[Xe] 6s
2
4f
14
5d
3
Tantalum is named for "Tantalus"
Melting Point:
3013.85
o
C
Boiling Point:
5457.85
o
C
Heat of Vaporization:
4189.05 J/g
Heat of Fusion:
173.53 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity:
0.140 J/g
.
C
o
or 0.03 cal/g
.
C
o
Density:
16.6 g/cm
3
