[Scratch-]

I got some tantalum from capacitors and I'm wondering if its compounds are toxic. I cant seem to find much about it online. I've created some tantalum hydroxide during electrolysis I was doing to test its potential use as an electrode. I know the metal itself is used in implants, but I dont know anything about its compounds.

[Mitch]

I have some tantalum on my desk. I don't think it is toxic to any great extent.

[kevins]

Some information of tantalum:

http://www.webelements.com/webelements/elements/text/Ta/biol.html

 

[ascherbatsky]

First, high quality tantalum compounds are not toxic at all. I've been dealing with them for quite a long time, if they are a little bit toxic, I will notice.

Second, I strongly suggest you to order tantalum compounds, and any other chemical materials, from trustworthy suppliers, for the good of your business and health.

Below is a supplier I used to deal with, for your reference.

http://www.stanfordmaterials.com/tantalum.html