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Tantalum

mesh, 100x100mm, nominal aperture 0.43mm, wire diameter 0.075mm, 50x50 wires/inch, open area 72%, plain weave mesh

Synonym(s):

Tantalum, TA008710, Ta

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Ta
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.95
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12141741
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 537.2 °C)

form

mesh

autoignition temp.

572 °F

manufacturer/tradename

Goodfellow 718-168-89

resistivity

13.5 μΩ-cm, 20°C

bp

5425 °C (lit.)

mp

2996 °C (lit.)

density

16.69 g/cm3 (lit.)

SMILES string

[Ta]

InChI

1S/Ta

InChI key

GUVRBAGPIYLISA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Brett Levine et al.
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 14(12), 646-655 (2006-11-02)
Porous tantalum is an alternative metal for total joint arthroplasty components that offers several unique properties. Its high volumetric porosity (70% to 80%), low modulus of elasticity (3 MPa), and high frictional characteristics make it conducive to biologic fixation. Tantalum
Clinical use of porous tantalum in complex primary total knee arthroplasty.
Neil P Sheth et al.
American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 38(10), 526-530 (2009-12-17)
Metallosis and elevated serum levels of tantalum following failed revision hip arthroplasty--a case report.
George C Babis et al.
Acta orthopaedica, 85(6), 677-680 (2014-08-21)
Giulio Maccauro et al.
Recent patents on biotechnology, 3(3), 157-165 (2009-06-24)
Tantalum is obtained from the minerals colombite, tantalite and euxenite. It is greyish silver, heavy and very hard. Tantalum does not react with body fluids and is used to make surgical equipment. Tantalum also does not irritate the body and
Juncai Deng et al.
Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi, 28(2), 419-422 (2011-05-25)
This paper describes the biological characteristics of the metal tantalum (Ts) and the application status of tantalum in artificial joints, bone necrosis, spine, defects of bone and other aspects of bone. The early clinical application results of tantalum in bone

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