Tantalum vs Tungsten
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Tantalum | Tungsten |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 73 | 74 |
| Atomic mass | 180.95 | 183.84 |
| Electronegativity | 1.5 | 2.36 |
| Melting point | 3,290 K (3,016.8 °C) | 3,695 K (3,421.8 °C) |
| Boiling point | 5,731 K (5,457.8 °C) | 6,203 K (5,929.8 °C) |
| Density | 16.69 g/cm³ | 19.25 g/cm³ |
| Atomic radius | 217 pm | 210 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.89 eV | 7.98 eV |
| Discovered | 1802 | 1783 |
| Category | Transition metal | Transition metal |
| State at room temp. | Solid | Solid |
| Block | d | d |
| Group | 5 | 6 |
| Period | 6 | 6 |
| Valence electrons | 2 | 2 |
| Common charges | +5 | +6 |
| Electron configuration | [Xe] 4f14 5d3 6s2 | [Xe] 4f14 5d4 6s2 |