Metal Alloy 99.99% Tantalum Ta Rod

About Metal Alloy 99.99% Tantalum Ta Rod:
Tantalum rod is a rod-shaped material made of tantalum metal, which is widely used in various fields due to its excellent physical, chemical, and mechanical properties.
Chemical composition: 
Ta: 99.99%
(C<=25ppm
O<=25ppm
N<=5ppm
Fe<=10ppm
Mo<=5ppm
Zr<=1ppm
W<=5ppm
Nb<=62ppm)

Properties: high purity, good plasticity, good processability.

Working principle of tantalum rod

The working principle of tantalum rods as sensors is mainly based on changes in their physical and chemical properties to achieve measurement of environmental parameters. Under normal circumstances, a stable oxide film will form on the tantalum rods' surface, giving them excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance. However, when the tantalum rod is exposed to a specific environment, the properties and structure of its surface oxide film will change, resulting in corresponding changes in its electrical and mechanical properties. By detecting these changes in performance, measurement of environmental parameters can be achieved.

Classification of tantalum rods

According to different preparation methods and material properties, tantalum rods can be divided into the following categories:

Cast tantalum rod: prepared by melting tantalum metal and pouring it into a mold, has high processing performance and cost-effectiveness.

Sintered tantalum rod: prepared by high-temperature sintering powdered tantalum metal with high density, strength, and reliability.

Forged tantalum rod: Made by forging high-temperature tantalum metal blocks, it has excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.

Tantalum alloy rod: prepared by mixing other metal elements with tantalum metal, with better comprehensive performance.Application scenarios of tantalum rods

Industrial applications: Tantalum rods are widely used to manufacture high-reliability capacitors, electronic devices, and sealing materials in the industrial field. Due to its excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance, tantalum rods play an important role in circuit protection and electrical signal transmission. In addition, tantalum rods can manufacture high-temperature components and seals, such as high-temperature sealing rings in aircraft engines and rockets.

Medical applications: In the medical field, tantalum rods make artificial femoral heads and medical-grade ASKI implant materials due to their biocompatibility and good mechanical properties. The elastic modulus of the tantalum rod is similar to that of human bone, which can effectively reduce the stress-shielding effect of the implant and improve its service life.

Aerospace applications: In the aerospace field, tantalum rods manufacture components for aircraft engines and rockets. Due to their high melting point, high density, and high strength, they can maintain stable performance in extreme environments of high temperature and pressure. In addition, tantalum rods can also be used to manufacture key components such as high-temperature protective covers and seals.

However, the application of tantalum rods also has certain shortcomings. Firstly, the relatively high price of tantalum rods limits their application in some fields. Secondly, the processing of tantalum rods is difficult and requires precise processing equipment and strict process control to ensure their quality and reliability. In addition, as tantalum metal itself is a rare metal, it also poses certain risks in terms of resources and supply.

Applications: can be used for tantalum target processing, superconducting materials.

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