tantalum oxide

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tantalum oxide [′tant·əl·əm ′äk‚sīd]

(inorganic chemistry)

Ta₂O₅Prisms insoluble in water and acids (except for hydrofluoric); melts at 1800°C; used to make tantalum, in optical glass and electronic equipment, and as a chemical intermediate. Also known as tantalic acid anhydride; tantalum pentoxide.

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