 Tantalum
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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)
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D013635
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D01.268.556.837 D01.268.956.859 D01.552.544.837
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| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Tantalum" by people in Profiles.
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Feng X, Latempa TJ, Basham JI, Mor GK, Varghese OK, Grimes CA. Ta3N5 nanotube arrays for visible light water photoelectrolysis. Nano Lett. 2010 Mar 10; 10(3):948-52.
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BAILEY OT, INGRAHAM FD, BERING EA. The late effects of tantalum 182 radiation on the cerebral cortex of monkeys. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 1958 Jan; 17(1):151-7.
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BERING EA, BAILEY OT, FOWLER FD, DILLARD PH, INGRAHAM FD. The effect of gamma radiation on the central nervous system. II. The effects of localized irradiation from tantalum 182 implants. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med. 1955 Oct; 74(4):686-700.
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