Tantalum is a rare, durable, and corrosion-resistant metal. It has a high melting point of 3,017°C, making it ideal for use in extreme conditions. Tantalum is non-reactive to most acids and has excellent conductivity, which makes it valuable in both chemical and electrical applications. It is also highly biocompatible, meaning it can safely be used in medical devices.
Tantalum is widely used in the electronics industry for manufacturing capacitors and resistors. These components are crucial in devices such as mobile phones, computers, and cameras, due to their reliability and compact size.
Additionally, tantalum’s resistance to corrosion makes it essential in industries like aerospace and chemical processing. It is also used in medical implants like pacemakers, as it does not react with the body. Tantalum’s strength and durability make it perfect for high-performance equipment.
Tantalum is available in various forms including powder, rod, wire, foil, and sheets. These can be further processed into tantalum alloys to enhance its properties for specific uses. Tantalum can also be used in thin coatings for high-precision components in the electronics and aerospace sectors.
Properties & Grades
| Ta | O | N | H | C | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remainder | 0.015 | 0.01 | 0.0015 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Ta | O | N | H | C | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.0015 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Ta | W | O | N | H | C | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal | 9 – 11 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.0015 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Ta | Ti | Pd | O | N | H | C | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bal | 0.2 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.0015 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
Applications
They are a base material in applications that do not require any formability beyond minimal bending and/or roll-forming.
- Medical Implants
- Aerospace & Defense
- Food and Pharmaceutical Processing
- Electronics
- Energy Sector
- Vacuum and Space Technology