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Physical Properties of Platinum and Tantalum


Physical Properties of Tantalum and Platinum


Physical Properties

Melting Point
1,772.00 °C   
16
2,996.00 °C   
4

Boiling Point
3,827.00 °C   
15
5,425.00 °C   
4

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery White   
Gray Blue   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
3.50   
11
6.50   
5

Brinell Hardness
300.00 MPa   
34
440.00 MPa   
28

Vickers Hardness
400.00 MPa   
25
870.00 MPa   
12

Speed of Sound
2,800.00 m/s   
29
3,400.00 m/s   
22

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
73.00 %   
8
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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