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Physical Properties of Tantalum and Cerium


Physical Properties of Cerium and Tantalum


Physical Properties

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

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

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Gray Blue   
Silvery White   

Luster
Metallic   
Lustrous   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
6.50   
5
2.50   
14

Brinell Hardness
440.00 MPa   
28
186.00 MPa   
99+

Vickers Hardness
870.00 MPa   
12
210.00 MPa   
32

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

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
78.00 %   
6
Not Available   

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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