Tantalum

About Tantalum (Ta)

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

Tantalum is a lustrous metal with a distinct blue-grey hue that combines aesthetic qualities with durability. This notable metal is recognised for its ductility and exhibits high resistance to corrosion. It is an efficient conductor of heat and electricity, securing its position within the group of refractory metals.

Key Features of Tantalum Metal

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

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

Exceptional Conductivity: Tantalum serves as an effective conductor of heat and electricity, which is essential 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%

For Tantalum sputter targets, find here.

Tantalum Video:

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