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Physical Properties of Tantalum and Niobium


Physical Properties of Niobium and Tantalum


Physical Properties

Melting Point
2,996.00 °C   
4
2,468.00 °C   
6

Boiling Point
5,425.00 °C   
4
2,468.00 °C   
99+

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Gray Blue   
Gray   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
6.50   
5
6.00   
6

Brinell Hardness
440.00 MPa   
28
735.00 MPa   
14

Vickers Hardness
870.00 MPa   
12
870.00 MPa   
12

Speed of Sound
3,400.00 m/s   
22
3,480.00 m/s   
21

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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