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Tantalum

Tantalum is the seventy-third element on the periodic table with a symbol of Ta, and an atomic mass of 180.94788 u ± 0.00002 u. Tantalum was discovered in 1802 by Swedish chemist Anders Gustaf Ekeberg, and is now used in many modern day appliances such as capacitors, and dental surgical instruments.

Oh, how I love tantalum! It's just so beautiful to look at in all of its shiny metal glory!

by Tantalum Man October 8, 2016