Tantalum hydride
Agent Name
Tantalum hydride
CAS Number
13981-95-8
Formula
H-Ta
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Tantalum(I) hydride; Tantalum monohydride; [RTECS] UN1409
Category
Metal Hydrides
Description
Grey or black odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Evolves extremely flammable gases on contact with water; An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Risk of very serious irreversible adverse health effects; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Tantalum, metal and tantalum oxide, dust."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Metal hydrides, water-reactive, n.o.s."
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