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Tantalum is a chemical element; it has symbol Ta and atomic number 73. It is named after Tantalus, a figure in Greek mythology. [11] Tantalum is a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant. It is part of the refractory metals group, which are widely used as components of strong high-melting ...
Tantalum electrolytic capacitors are extensively used in electronic devices that require stable capacitance, low leakage current, and where reliability is crucial. [1] Due to its reliability, durability and performance under extreme conditions, it is used in medical equipment, [2] aerospace and military applications. [3]
It has been suggested that titanium's capacity for osseointegration stems from the high dielectric constant of its surface oxide, which does not denature proteins (like tantalum, and cobalt alloys). [3] Its ability to physically bond with bone gives titanium an advantage over other materials that require the use of an adhesive to remain attached.
Metals in medicine are used in organic systems for diagnostic and treatment purposes. [1] Inorganic elements are also essential for organic life as cofactors in enzymes called metalloproteins . When metals are under or over-abundant in the body, equilibrium must be returned to its natural state via interventional and natural methods.
Coltan is used primarily for the production of tantalum capacitors, used in mobile phones and almost every kind of electronic device. [ 31 ] [ 32 ] [ 33 ] Niobium and tantalum have a wide range of uses, including refractive lenses for glasses, cameras, phones and printers.
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Traditionally used in medicine and dental fillings, it is now avoided due to toxic side effects. [ 11 ] Can inactivate certain enzymes, as a result, both the metal and some compounds (especially methylmercury ) are harmful to most life forms; there is a long and complex history of mercury poisoning in humans.