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Physical Properties of Cerium and Tantalum


Physical Properties of Tantalum and Cerium


Physical Properties

Melting Point
795.00 °C   
99+
2,996.00 °C   
4

Boiling Point
3,257.00 °C   
23
5,425.00 °C   
4

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery White   
Gray Blue   

Luster
Lustrous   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
2.50   
14
6.50   
5

Brinell Hardness
186.00 MPa   
99+
440.00 MPa   
28

Vickers Hardness
210.00 MPa   
32
870.00 MPa   
12

Speed of Sound
2,100.00 m/s   
99+
3,400.00 m/s   
22

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
Not Available   
78.00 %   
6

Allotropes
No   
No   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

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