Facts about Tantalum: Applications & Uses<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"\"](\"http:\/\/ussupply2020.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tantalum-Image.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTantalum (Ta) is an unsung hero in modern metallurgy. First discovered by the Swedish chemist Anders Ekeberg in 1802, this versatile metal has become essential to numerous industries over the years.<\/p>
Raw tantalum rarely occurs in nature. Instead, it is typically found in the ore columbite-tantalite (usually referred to as coltan). Once extracted, pure tantalum is a hard blue-gray lustrous metal.<\/p>
Since its discovery, tantalum has been used in a number of applications. In the 21st century, it has become a crucial element in the electronics industry, with over 75% of electronics containing tantalum in some form. In particular, engineers have been able to take advantage of some of tantalum\u2019s properties to make capacitors and other components smaller and more efficient.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tProperties of Tantalum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTantalum has several unique characteristics that have led to its increased use in the 21st century. It is a highly stable metal that is almost immune to chemical degradation at temperatures lower than 302 \u00b0F (159 \u00b0C). In addition, it exhibits high levels of corrosion resistance when it comes into contact with air and moisture.<\/p>
Like most metals, tantalum forms a thin but dense protective oxide layer (Ta2O5) when exposed to the atmosphere. This oxide layer firmly adheres to the surface of the metal, acting as a barrier which protects the underlying metal from further corrosion.<\/p>
Tantalum belongs to a class of metals known as refractory metals, which are defined by their strong resistance to heat and wear. It has a melting point of 5,463 \u00b0F (2,996 \u00b0C), the fourth highest of all metals.<\/p>
In terms of mechanical properties, tantalum is highly ductile, making it suitable for processes such as bending, stamping, and pressing. When combined with other metals, it can produce alloys with enhanced strength and higher melting points.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommon Uses of Tantalum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTantalum is generally used in applications that require increased heat, corrosion, and chemical resistance. Below is a list of the commonly available forms of tantalum and their most common uses.<\/p>
- Sheet Plate<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Tantalum\u2019s high melting point makes it ideal for high-temperature applications. In sheet form, it is commonly used in linings for columns, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, and vacuum furnace parts. Thin sheets can also be used for anti-corrosion cladding, repairs, and reinforcement of existing<\/li>
- Rod \/ Wire<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Tantalum is also known for its biocompatibility. In other words, it is a nonirritating element that is not affected by bodily fluids. This property makes tantalum wires a popular material for prosthetic implants and other medical devices. In addition, tantalum wires are commonly used in vacuum furnace heating elements, chlorinator springs, light bulb elements, and chemical processing equipment.<\/li>
- Powder<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 In its powder form, tantalum is used to produce electrical circuits, capacitors, and resistors, primarily because its superior capacitance allows it to hold more charge per gram than other materials. This has made it possible to develop smaller electrical parts and, by extension, smaller electrical devices.<\/span><\/li>
- Tube<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Because of their heightened resistance to corrosion, tantalum tubes are often employed in the chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for the processing of compounds that may weaken or destroy other metals. Columns, stacks, and piping are just some of the products constructed from tantalum tubing in these industries.<\/span><\/li>
- Strips and Foils<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Similar to sheets, tantalum strips and foils can be used as liners in vacuum furnaces and heat insulation applications. Thin-gauge tantalum strips can also be deep drawn to manufacture crucibles, cups, and other inert laboratory equipment.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTantalum Physical & General Properties<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Element Category<\/strong> \u2013 Transition Metals<\/li>
- Phase<\/strong> \u2013 Solid<\/li>
- Symbol<\/strong> \u2013 Ta<\/li>
- Number<\/strong> \u2013 73<\/li>
- STD Atomic Weight<\/strong> \u2013 180.94788<\/li>
- Crystal Structure<\/strong> \u2013 Body Centered Cubic<\/li>
- Melting Temperature<\/strong> \u2013 5463\u00b0 F, 3017\u00b0 C, 3290 K<\/li>
- Boiling Temperature<\/strong> \u2013 9856\u00b0 F, 5458\u00b0 C, 5731 K<\/li>
- Electrical Resistivity<\/strong> \u2013 20\u00b0 C, 131 n\u03a9\u2022m<\/li>
- Thermal Conductivity<\/strong> \u2013 300 K, 57.5 W\u2022m\u22121\u2022K\u22121<\/li>
- Thermal Expansion<\/strong> \u2013 25\u00b0C, 6.3 \u00b5m\u2022m\u22121\u2022K\u22121<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tStandard Specifications<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Tantalum Ingot<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B364<\/li>
- Tantalum Rod and Wire<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B365<\/li>
- Tantalum Tubing<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B521<\/li>
- Tantalum Sheet, Plate, Strip and Foil<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B708<\/li>
- Medical Grade Tantalum<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM F560<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommon Tantalum Alloys (UNS Codes)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Unalloyed Tantalum (EB Melted)<\/strong> \u2013 R005200<\/li>
- Unalloyed Tantalum (Powder Metallurgy Grade)<\/strong> \u2013 R05400<\/li>
- Tantalum 2.5% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 R05252<\/li>
- Tantalum 10% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 R05255<\/li>
- Tantalum 7.5% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 Spring Grade<\/li>
- Grain Stabilized<\/strong> \u2013 Furnace Grain<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommercial Grade ASTM Tantalum Purities<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- 99.5% Pure 3N5<\/li>
- 99.9% Pure 4N<\/li>
- 99.995% Pure 4N5<\/li>
- 99.999% Pure 5N<\/li><\/ol>
If you\u2019re interested in discussing how tantalum can be used for your application, please feel free to contact<\/a><\/span><\/strong> our technical team directly.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tTantalum (Ta) is an unsung hero in modern metallurgy. First discovered by the Swedish chemist Anders Ekeberg in 1802, this versatile metal has become essential to numerous industries over the years.<\/p>
Raw tantalum rarely occurs in nature. Instead, it is typically found in the ore columbite-tantalite (usually referred to as coltan). Once extracted, pure tantalum is a hard blue-gray lustrous metal.<\/p>
Since its discovery, tantalum has been used in a number of applications. In the 21st century, it has become a crucial element in the electronics industry, with over 75% of electronics containing tantalum in some form. In particular, engineers have been able to take advantage of some of tantalum\u2019s properties to make capacitors and other components smaller and more efficient.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Properties of Tantalum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTantalum has several unique characteristics that have led to its increased use in the 21st century. It is a highly stable metal that is almost immune to chemical degradation at temperatures lower than 302 \u00b0F (159 \u00b0C). In addition, it exhibits high levels of corrosion resistance when it comes into contact with air and moisture.<\/p>
Like most metals, tantalum forms a thin but dense protective oxide layer (Ta2O5) when exposed to the atmosphere. This oxide layer firmly adheres to the surface of the metal, acting as a barrier which protects the underlying metal from further corrosion.<\/p>
Tantalum belongs to a class of metals known as refractory metals, which are defined by their strong resistance to heat and wear. It has a melting point of 5,463 \u00b0F (2,996 \u00b0C), the fourth highest of all metals.<\/p>
In terms of mechanical properties, tantalum is highly ductile, making it suitable for processes such as bending, stamping, and pressing. When combined with other metals, it can produce alloys with enhanced strength and higher melting points.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommon Uses of Tantalum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTantalum is generally used in applications that require increased heat, corrosion, and chemical resistance. Below is a list of the commonly available forms of tantalum and their most common uses.<\/p>
- Sheet Plate<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Tantalum\u2019s high melting point makes it ideal for high-temperature applications. In sheet form, it is commonly used in linings for columns, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, and vacuum furnace parts. Thin sheets can also be used for anti-corrosion cladding, repairs, and reinforcement of existing<\/li>
- Rod \/ Wire<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Tantalum is also known for its biocompatibility. In other words, it is a nonirritating element that is not affected by bodily fluids. This property makes tantalum wires a popular material for prosthetic implants and other medical devices. In addition, tantalum wires are commonly used in vacuum furnace heating elements, chlorinator springs, light bulb elements, and chemical processing equipment.<\/li>
- Powder<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 In its powder form, tantalum is used to produce electrical circuits, capacitors, and resistors, primarily because its superior capacitance allows it to hold more charge per gram than other materials. This has made it possible to develop smaller electrical parts and, by extension, smaller electrical devices.<\/span><\/li>
- Tube<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Because of their heightened resistance to corrosion, tantalum tubes are often employed in the chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for the processing of compounds that may weaken or destroy other metals. Columns, stacks, and piping are just some of the products constructed from tantalum tubing in these industries.<\/span><\/li>
- Strips and Foils<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Similar to sheets, tantalum strips and foils can be used as liners in vacuum furnaces and heat insulation applications. Thin-gauge tantalum strips can also be deep drawn to manufacture crucibles, cups, and other inert laboratory equipment.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTantalum Physical & General Properties<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Element Category<\/strong> \u2013 Transition Metals<\/li>
- Phase<\/strong> \u2013 Solid<\/li>
- Symbol<\/strong> \u2013 Ta<\/li>
- Number<\/strong> \u2013 73<\/li>
- STD Atomic Weight<\/strong> \u2013 180.94788<\/li>
- Crystal Structure<\/strong> \u2013 Body Centered Cubic<\/li>
- Melting Temperature<\/strong> \u2013 5463\u00b0 F, 3017\u00b0 C, 3290 K<\/li>
- Boiling Temperature<\/strong> \u2013 9856\u00b0 F, 5458\u00b0 C, 5731 K<\/li>
- Electrical Resistivity<\/strong> \u2013 20\u00b0 C, 131 n\u03a9\u2022m<\/li>
- Thermal Conductivity<\/strong> \u2013 300 K, 57.5 W\u2022m\u22121\u2022K\u22121<\/li>
- Thermal Expansion<\/strong> \u2013 25\u00b0C, 6.3 \u00b5m\u2022m\u22121\u2022K\u22121<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tStandard Specifications<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Tantalum Ingot<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B364<\/li>
- Tantalum Rod and Wire<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B365<\/li>
- Tantalum Tubing<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B521<\/li>
- Tantalum Sheet, Plate, Strip and Foil<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B708<\/li>
- Medical Grade Tantalum<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM F560<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommon Tantalum Alloys (UNS Codes)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Unalloyed Tantalum (EB Melted)<\/strong> \u2013 R005200<\/li>
- Unalloyed Tantalum (Powder Metallurgy Grade)<\/strong> \u2013 R05400<\/li>
- Tantalum 2.5% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 R05252<\/li>
- Tantalum 10% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 R05255<\/li>
- Tantalum 7.5% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 Spring Grade<\/li>
- Grain Stabilized<\/strong> \u2013 Furnace Grain<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommercial Grade ASTM Tantalum Purities<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- 99.5% Pure 3N5<\/li>
- 99.9% Pure 4N<\/li>
- 99.995% Pure 4N5<\/li>
- 99.999% Pure 5N<\/li><\/ol>
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Tantalum has several unique characteristics that have led to its increased use in the 21st century. It is a highly stable metal that is almost immune to chemical degradation at temperatures lower than 302 \u00b0F (159 \u00b0C). In addition, it exhibits high levels of corrosion resistance when it comes into contact with air and moisture.<\/p>
Like most metals, tantalum forms a thin but dense protective oxide layer (Ta2O5) when exposed to the atmosphere. This oxide layer firmly adheres to the surface of the metal, acting as a barrier which protects the underlying metal from further corrosion.<\/p>
Tantalum belongs to a class of metals known as refractory metals, which are defined by their strong resistance to heat and wear. It has a melting point of 5,463 \u00b0F (2,996 \u00b0C), the fourth highest of all metals.<\/p>
In terms of mechanical properties, tantalum is highly ductile, making it suitable for processes such as bending, stamping, and pressing. When combined with other metals, it can produce alloys with enhanced strength and higher melting points.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Common Uses of Tantalum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tTantalum is generally used in applications that require increased heat, corrosion, and chemical resistance. Below is a list of the commonly available forms of tantalum and their most common uses.<\/p>
- Sheet Plate<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Tantalum\u2019s high melting point makes it ideal for high-temperature applications. In sheet form, it is commonly used in linings for columns, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, and vacuum furnace parts. Thin sheets can also be used for anti-corrosion cladding, repairs, and reinforcement of existing<\/li>
- Rod \/ Wire<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Tantalum is also known for its biocompatibility. In other words, it is a nonirritating element that is not affected by bodily fluids. This property makes tantalum wires a popular material for prosthetic implants and other medical devices. In addition, tantalum wires are commonly used in vacuum furnace heating elements, chlorinator springs, light bulb elements, and chemical processing equipment.<\/li>
- Powder<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 In its powder form, tantalum is used to produce electrical circuits, capacitors, and resistors, primarily because its superior capacitance allows it to hold more charge per gram than other materials. This has made it possible to develop smaller electrical parts and, by extension, smaller electrical devices.<\/span><\/li>
- Tube<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Because of their heightened resistance to corrosion, tantalum tubes are often employed in the chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for the processing of compounds that may weaken or destroy other metals. Columns, stacks, and piping are just some of the products constructed from tantalum tubing in these industries.<\/span><\/li>
- Strips and Foils<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Similar to sheets, tantalum strips and foils can be used as liners in vacuum furnaces and heat insulation applications. Thin-gauge tantalum strips can also be deep drawn to manufacture crucibles, cups, and other inert laboratory equipment.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTantalum Physical & General Properties<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Element Category<\/strong> \u2013 Transition Metals<\/li>
- Phase<\/strong> \u2013 Solid<\/li>
- Symbol<\/strong> \u2013 Ta<\/li>
- Number<\/strong> \u2013 73<\/li>
- STD Atomic Weight<\/strong> \u2013 180.94788<\/li>
- Crystal Structure<\/strong> \u2013 Body Centered Cubic<\/li>
- Melting Temperature<\/strong> \u2013 5463\u00b0 F, 3017\u00b0 C, 3290 K<\/li>
- Boiling Temperature<\/strong> \u2013 9856\u00b0 F, 5458\u00b0 C, 5731 K<\/li>
- Electrical Resistivity<\/strong> \u2013 20\u00b0 C, 131 n\u03a9\u2022m<\/li>
- Thermal Conductivity<\/strong> \u2013 300 K, 57.5 W\u2022m\u22121\u2022K\u22121<\/li>
- Thermal Expansion<\/strong> \u2013 25\u00b0C, 6.3 \u00b5m\u2022m\u22121\u2022K\u22121<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tStandard Specifications<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Tantalum Ingot<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B364<\/li>
- Tantalum Rod and Wire<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B365<\/li>
- Tantalum Tubing<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B521<\/li>
- Tantalum Sheet, Plate, Strip and Foil<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B708<\/li>
- Medical Grade Tantalum<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM F560<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommon Tantalum Alloys (UNS Codes)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Unalloyed Tantalum (EB Melted)<\/strong> \u2013 R005200<\/li>
- Unalloyed Tantalum (Powder Metallurgy Grade)<\/strong> \u2013 R05400<\/li>
- Tantalum 2.5% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 R05252<\/li>
- Tantalum 10% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 R05255<\/li>
- Tantalum 7.5% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 Spring Grade<\/li>
- Grain Stabilized<\/strong> \u2013 Furnace Grain<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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- 99.9% Pure 4N<\/li>
- 99.995% Pure 4N5<\/li>
- 99.999% Pure 5N<\/li><\/ol>
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Tantalum is generally used in applications that require increased heat, corrosion, and chemical resistance. Below is a list of the commonly available forms of tantalum and their most common uses.<\/p>
- Sheet Plate<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Tantalum\u2019s high melting point makes it ideal for high-temperature applications. In sheet form, it is commonly used in linings for columns, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, and vacuum furnace parts. Thin sheets can also be used for anti-corrosion cladding, repairs, and reinforcement of existing<\/li>
- Rod \/ Wire<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Tantalum is also known for its biocompatibility. In other words, it is a nonirritating element that is not affected by bodily fluids. This property makes tantalum wires a popular material for prosthetic implants and other medical devices. In addition, tantalum wires are commonly used in vacuum furnace heating elements, chlorinator springs, light bulb elements, and chemical processing equipment.<\/li>
- Powder<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 In its powder form, tantalum is used to produce electrical circuits, capacitors, and resistors, primarily because its superior capacitance allows it to hold more charge per gram than other materials. This has made it possible to develop smaller electrical parts and, by extension, smaller electrical devices.<\/span><\/li>
- Tube<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Because of their heightened resistance to corrosion, tantalum tubes are often employed in the chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for the processing of compounds that may weaken or destroy other metals. Columns, stacks, and piping are just some of the products constructed from tantalum tubing in these industries.<\/span><\/li>
- Strips and Foils<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Similar to sheets, tantalum strips and foils can be used as liners in vacuum furnaces and heat insulation applications. Thin-gauge tantalum strips can also be deep drawn to manufacture crucibles, cups, and other inert laboratory equipment.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tTantalum Physical & General Properties<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Element Category<\/strong> \u2013 Transition Metals<\/li>
- Phase<\/strong> \u2013 Solid<\/li>
- Symbol<\/strong> \u2013 Ta<\/li>
- Number<\/strong> \u2013 73<\/li>
- STD Atomic Weight<\/strong> \u2013 180.94788<\/li>
- Crystal Structure<\/strong> \u2013 Body Centered Cubic<\/li>
- Melting Temperature<\/strong> \u2013 5463\u00b0 F, 3017\u00b0 C, 3290 K<\/li>
- Boiling Temperature<\/strong> \u2013 9856\u00b0 F, 5458\u00b0 C, 5731 K<\/li>
- Electrical Resistivity<\/strong> \u2013 20\u00b0 C, 131 n\u03a9\u2022m<\/li>
- Thermal Conductivity<\/strong> \u2013 300 K, 57.5 W\u2022m\u22121\u2022K\u22121<\/li>
- Thermal Expansion<\/strong> \u2013 25\u00b0C, 6.3 \u00b5m\u2022m\u22121\u2022K\u22121<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tStandard Specifications<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Tantalum Ingot<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B364<\/li>
- Tantalum Rod and Wire<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B365<\/li>
- Tantalum Tubing<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B521<\/li>
- Tantalum Sheet, Plate, Strip and Foil<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM B708<\/li>
- Medical Grade Tantalum<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM F560<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommon Tantalum Alloys (UNS Codes)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- Unalloyed Tantalum (EB Melted)<\/strong> \u2013 R005200<\/li>
- Unalloyed Tantalum (Powder Metallurgy Grade)<\/strong> \u2013 R05400<\/li>
- Tantalum 2.5% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 R05252<\/li>
- Tantalum 10% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 R05255<\/li>
- Tantalum 7.5% Tungsten<\/strong> \u2013 Spring Grade<\/li>
- Grain Stabilized<\/strong> \u2013 Furnace Grain<\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tCommercial Grade ASTM Tantalum Purities<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t- 99.5% Pure 3N5<\/li>
- 99.9% Pure 4N<\/li>
- 99.995% Pure 4N5<\/li>
- 99.999% Pure 5N<\/li><\/ol>
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