Melting point :3140°C
Density :11.200
solubility :insoluble in H2O, acid solutions, alkaline solutions
form :black hexagonal crystals
color :black hexagonal, hexane crystals, crystalline
Resistivity :33–75 (ρ/μΩ.cm)
Thermal Conductivity :86.19 W/(m·K)
Crystal Structure :Hexagonal
InChI :1S/2B.Ta
InChIKey :JEUVAEBWTRCMTB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES :B#[Ta]#B
CAS DataBase Reference :12007-35-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System :Tantalum boride (TaB2) (12007-35-1)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Warning
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning P264, P280, P302+P352, P321,P332+P313, P362 H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Warning
Precautionary statements:	P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.