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Tantalum

Medical Definition: Tantalum. A rare metallic element, atomic number 73, atomic weight 180.948, symbol Ta. It is a noncorrosive and malleable metal that has been used for plates or disks to replace cranial defects, for wire sutures, and for making prosthetic devices. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Guide Notes: Ta-181; Ta-180 = TANTALUM (IM) + ISOTOPES (NIM); Ta-172-179, 182-186 = TANTALUM (IM) + RADIOISOTOPES (IM)
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 7440-25-7

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