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Tantalum

Updated: 06/07/2019 by Computer Hope

Tantalum is a rare metal that is grayish blue in color and very resistant to corrosion. Tantalum is an element on the periodic table that is abbreviated as "Ta" with an atomic number of 73. Capacitors made with tantalum are used in multiple electronic devices, like cell phones, DVD (digital versatile disc) players, console gaming systems, and computers.

Capacitor, Computer abbreviations, Console, Electronics terms

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