TA0006 Tantalum Wire

Descriptions of Tantalum Wire

Tantalum Wire is corrosion resistant and has good thermal conductivity. Tantalum Wire can be used in the manufacture of heating elements, vacuum tubes, and other high-temperature parts. Tantalum Wire can take hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen away from the atmosphere and is the ideal product for vacuum applications in the lighting industry. 

Specifications of Tantalum Wire

Mechanical properties for tantalum metal wire:

Materials Chemical composition for tantalum and tantalum alloy wire: 

Grades: R05200, R05400, UNS Grade R05252 (Ta2.5W), UNS Grade R05255 (Ta10W), UNS Grade R05240 (Ta40Nb)

Applications of Tantalum Wire

1. Electronics and Capacitors
   Tantalum wire is widely used as an anode lead in tantalum electrolytic capacitors due to its excellent conductivity, high melting point, and ability to form a stable oxide layer. These capacitors are compact, reliable, and essential in smartphones, computers, medical electronics, and automotive systems.

2. Medical Devices
   Thanks to its biocompatibility and corrosion resistance, tantalum wire is used in medical implants, surgical clips, and dental hardware. It’s particularly valued in applications where long-term implantation and tissue compatibility are critical.

3. Aerospace and Defense
   In aerospace systems, tantalum wire is used in high-temperature components, thermocouples, and alloying applications. Its strength and stability under extreme conditions make it ideal for jet engines, missiles, and satellite parts.

4. Vacuum Furnace Components
   Tantalum’s high melting point (~3017 °C) and chemical inertness make tantalum wire suitable for heating elements and structural components in high-temperature vacuum furnaces.

5. Thin-Film Deposition
   Tantalum wire is used as a filament in vacuum evaporation and sputtering systems to deposit thin films of tantalum or other metals onto substrates in semiconductor manufacturing and optical coatings.

6. Chemical Processing
   Tantalum’s resistance to corrosion by acids makes it useful in wiring for chemical reactors, heat exchangers, and pipelines in harsh environments involving strong acids like hydrochloric or sulfuric acid.

7. Nuclear Industry
   Tantalum wire is utilized in nuclear reactors for its low neutron absorption cross-section and high-temperature stability, particularly in control rods and radiation shielding applications.

Packaging of Tantalum Wire

Our Tantalum Wire is clearly tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to avoid any damage on items which might be caused during storage or transportation.

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