Tantalum Cube - 2"

Start or complete your cube collection! Enjoy an endless opportunity for metaphors and puns. Shock and amaze unsuspecting initiates into the world of metallurgical wonders. These pure tantalum cubes are great conversation pieces.

This 99.95% pure tantalum cube is an excellent contemporary addition for your desk at work or side table at home.  

Tantalum (Ta) is a refractory metal.  Tantalum is quite soft compared to tungsten or even molybdenum.  The density and melting point of tantalum lies between that of tungsten and molybdenum.

Tantalum is often used in capacitors or other electronic devices and is often also used to alloy other metals. Its high corrosion resistance is useful in chemical reaction pipes and vessels such as vacuum furnaces and nuclear reactors, allowing corrosion-resistant properties at high temperatures while minimizing product contamination. Its high thermal conductivity is useful in equipment such as heat exchangers and distillation equipment.

Weighs 4.8 pounds