Tantalum

About Tantalum (Ta)

Symbol: Ta
Atomic number: 73
Atomic weight: 180.94788
Element category: transition metal

Tantalum is a captivating lustrous metal with a distinct blue-grey hue that marries beauty with durability. This extraordinary metal, renowned for its ductility, stands as an unwavering guardian against corrosion, embodying exceptional resistance. Its prowess extends beyond aesthetics; Tantalum proves to be an outstanding conductor of both heat and electricity, firmly cementing its status within the exclusive realm of refractory metals.

Key Features of Tantalum Metal

Corrosion Resistance: Tantalum remains inert to acids and other corrosive agents, making it ideal for extreme environments.

High Ductility: Its malleability allows for precise shaping into sheets, wires, and other complex forms.

Exceptional Conductivity: Tantalum excels as a conductor of heat and electricity, crucial for advanced applications.

High-Temperature Stability: A key material for high-performance components in aerospace and electronics.

Applications of Tantalum Metal

1. Electronics: Tantalum capacitors and resistors are critical for reliable, high-performance electronic systems.
2. Aerospace: Tantalum alloys withstand extreme conditions, enhancing engine and turbine durability.
3. Medical Field: Biocompatible tantalum is used for surgical implants, instruments, and fine wires in delicate procedures.
4. Coatings and Films: Tantalum pentoxide is a corrosion-resistant coating for industrial and chemical equipment.
5. Machinery: Tantalum carbide is employed in high-speed cutting tools for precision machining.

Tantalum Products at SAM

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) offers a wide range of tantalum products tailored to various industries:

Pure Tantalum:

Forms: Sheet, rod, wire, bar, foil, tube, plate, mesh, powder, crucible, disc.

Purity: Ta ≥ 99.9%.

Tantalum Alloys:

Forms: Foil, sheet, rod, wire, plate, bar, and powder.

Applications: Used in aerospace, industrial, and high-temperature environments.

Tantalum Compounds & Catalyst:

Tantalum Oxide (Tantalum Pentoxide, Ta2O5): powder, 3N-5N

Tantalum Chloride (Tantalum Pentachloride, TaCl5): powder, >99.9%

Tantalum Carbide (TaC): powder, >99%

Tantalum Silicide (TaSi2): powder, ≥99.9%

Lithium Tantalate Wafers (LiTaO3 Wafers)

Tantalum Evaporation Materials:

Ta, Ta/Al, Ta/Mo, Ta2O5, TaN, TaC, TaSi2, TaS2, TaB2, TaSe2, TaTe2, etc.

Purity: ≥99.9%

Other Tantalum Products:

Lithium Tantalate Wafers, Tantalum Single Crystal, Potassium Tantalate (KTaO3) Crystal Substrates, etc.

Purity: ≥99.9%

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