Tantalum
The rare, blue-gray metal tantalum (Ta) shows high corrosion resistance and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. It also maintains malleability, ductility, and strong chemical resistance below 150°C. These useful properties extend to tantalum compounds like capacitors.
Electronics heavily rely on tantalum to build capacitors and high-power resistors. Smartphones, computers, and automotive electronics need these components for their ability to hold substantial charge in a small space plus stability and reliability.
Additionally, tantalum's over 3000°C melting point and durability against heat and corrosion make it ideal for jet engine parts, rocket nozzles, and nuclear reactors in the aerospace sector. Its alloys improve strength and temperature resistance in aircraft structures.
Tantalum also assists optics and semiconductors due to its refractive properties. Its oxides enhance dielectric performance in semiconductor devices. It further enables advanced camera lenses and glass coatings.
Beyond these applications, tantalum aids rare earth element production and refining in metallurgy. It also composes superalloys usable in high-temperature settings.
Reference article: Tantalum, super metal and great applications
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Tantalum Metal Products
Composition: Tantalum (Ta)
Catalog No.: RM73-MT
Typical Lead Time: 3 weels
MOQ: $300
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Lithium Tantalate (LiTaO3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: LiTaO3
Catalog No.: DPMO373ST
Purity: 99.99%
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Potassium Tantalate (KTaO3) Sputter Target
Composition: Potassium Tantalate (KTaO3)
Catalog No.:DPOX19TAST
Purity:99%
Maximum Diameter:6"
Typical Lead Time:5 weeks
Ref. Price:$892 (2" Dia. x 1/8") -
Tantalum (Ta) rods
Formula: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 73)
Catalog No.: RM73-ROD
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) wire
Formula: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 74)
Catalog No.: RM73-WIRE
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) tube
Formula: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 76)
Catalog No.: RM73-TUBE
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) capillary
Formula: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 77)
Catalog No.: RM73-CAPILLARY
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) crucible
Formula: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 78)
Catalog No.: RM73-CRUCIBLE
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) sheet
Composition: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 79)
Catalog No.: RM73-SHEET
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) plate
Composition: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 80)
Catalog No.: RM73-PLATE
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) Foil
Composition: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 81)
Catalog No.: RM73-FOIL
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) strip
Composition: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 81)
Catalog No.: RM73-STRIP
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) ring
Composition: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 83)
Catalog No.: RM73-RING
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum (Ta) Custom Parts
Composition: Tantalum (Ta, Atomic No. 84)
Catalog No.: RM73-CP
Purity of unalloyed Ta : 99.95%
Typical lead time: 3 weeks
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Tantalum Nitride (TaN) Sputtering Targets
Composition:Tantalum Nitride (TaN)
Catalog No.:DPND73ST
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks
Ref. Price:$790 (2" Dia. x 1/8")