When nickel, titanium or zirconium alloys are not enough...
Immune to numerous acids and chemicals (corrosion tables)
Better corrosion resistance than nickel alloys, titanium or zirconium
High strength and stiffness in vacuum and inert gas up to 2000°C (3600°F)
Can become brittle when used in oxygen above 300°C
High purity and biocompatibilty
Physical Properties
Tantalum grades, specifications and chemistry
Datasheet for tantalum
Resources: Tantalum Torque Spec
Fastener Types Available: Studs, Threaded Rods
Tantalum Grades, Specifications and Chemistry
Tantalum (Commercially Pure)
Commercially pure tantalum metal is 99.95% pure tantalum has some o the best corrosion resistant properties of any metal. While its corrosion resistance is exceptional, it is relatively soft and mechanically similar in strength to copper.
Tantalum Specifications: UNS R05200, ASTM B521, B708
Tantalum (CP) | Ta | Nb | W | Mo | O | Ti | Ni | Fe | N | C | Si | H |
Max% | >99.95 | 0.100 | 0.050 | 0.020 | 0.015 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 |
Tantalum 2.5% Tungsten (Ta-2.5W)
This grade of tantalum alloyed with 2.5% tungsten provided better overall strength while maintaining its exception corrosion resistant properties. For tantalum fastener applications this is usually preferred.
Specifications: UNS R05252
Tantalum 2.5%W | Ta | W | Nb | Mo | O | Ti | Ni | Fe | N | C | Si | H |
Typical% | Bal | 2.5 | 0.50 | 0.020 | 0.015 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.005 | 0.002 |
Physical Properties
Density 16.6 g/cc
Melting Point 3290 K, 2996°C, 5462°F
Boiling Point 5731 K, 6100°C, 9856°F
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (20°C) 6.5 x 10(-6) / °C
Electrical Resistivity (20°C) 13.5 microhms-cm
Electrical Conductivity 13% IACS
Specific Heat .036 cal/g/°C
Thermal Conductivity .13 cal/cm(2)/cm°C/sec
Tantalum Tensile Data
TANTALUM - Tensile Data
Temperature (°F) | Ultimate Tensile (ksi) | Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset (ksi) | Elongation % |
Room Temp. | 40.0 | 25.0 | 50.0 |
200 | 29.0 | 22.0 | |
400 | 28.0 | 12.0 | |
600 | 28.0 | 8.0 | |
800 | 27.0 | 2.5 |
TANTALUM 2.5% W - Tensile Data
Temperature (°F) | Ultimate Tensile (ksi) | Yield Strength at 0.2% Offset (ksi) | Elongation % |
Room Temp. | 50.0 | 35.0 | 25.0 |
200 | 48.0 | 30.0 | 15.0 |
400 | 42.0 | 27.4 | 10.0 |
485 | 40.0 | 25.5 | 10.0 |
Tantalum Iso-Corrosion Curves
Tantalum Corrosion Resistance Table
TANTALUM SHOWS A NIL CORROSION RATE TO THE FOLLOWING MEDIAFor all temperatures up to at least 302F (150C) unless otherwise indicated | |||
Acetic acid | Chlorine, dry, <250°C (480°F) | Maleic acid | Potassium sulfate |
TANTALUM SHOWS LIMITED CORROSION RESISTANCE TO THE FOLLOWING MEDIA | |||
Air,>300°C (570°F) | Hydrogen, >300°C (570°F)Hydrogen fluoride | Potassium hydroxide, conc. | Sodium hydroxide, conc. |