# Tantalum

Very ductile, with corrosion resistance close to the precious metals.

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- **Atomic number**: 73
- **Melting point**: 3,017 °C
- **Density**: 16.69 g/cm³
- **Forms**: Sheet, Plate, Rod, Wire, Tube, Powder, Forgings
- **Used for**: Chemical plant, Pharmaceutical equipment, Electronics, Medical

## We can also

- [Machine it to drawing, to ±0.01 mm](https://bimomaterials.com/manufacturing/#machining)
- [Coat it](https://bimomaterials.com/manufacturing/#pvd-coating)
- [Test it, with records per lot](https://bimomaterials.com/manufacturing/#testing)
- [Develop a new alloy when no grade does the job](https://bimomaterials.com/new-alloys/)

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## Also in refractory metals

- [Tungsten](https://bimomaterials.com/materials/refractory-metals/tungsten/)
- [Molybdenum](https://bimomaterials.com/materials/refractory-metals/molybdenum/)
- [Niobium](https://bimomaterials.com/materials/refractory-metals/niobium/)
- [Rhenium](https://bimomaterials.com/materials/refractory-metals/rhenium/)
- [Zirconium](https://bimomaterials.com/materials/refractory-metals/zirconium/)
- [Tungsten carbide](https://bimomaterials.com/materials/refractory-metals/tungsten-carbide/)

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