Content, Max, Weight % | ||||
Element | R05200 Uanlloyed Tantalum | R05255 90% Tantalum 10% Tungsten | R05252 97.5% Tantalum 2.5% Tungsten | R05240 60% Tantalum 40% Niobium |
C | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 |
O | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.020 |
N | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 |
H | 0.0015 | 0.0015 | 0.0015 | 0.0015 |
Fe | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 |
Mo | 0.020 | 0.020 | 0.020 | 0.020 |
Nb | 0.100 | 0.100 | 0.50 | 35.0~42.0 |
Ni | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 |
Si | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
Ti | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.010 |
W | 0.05 | 9.1~11.0 | 2.0~3.5 | 0.050 |
Ta | Remainder | Remainder | Remainder | Remainder |
Rod, diameter 0.125" (3.18mm)~2.5" (63.5mm) | |||
Grade | Tensile strength, psi (MPa), ≥ | Yield strength, psi (MPa), ≥ | Elongation in 1 inch gage length, %, ≥ |
RO5200/RO5400 | 25000 (172) | 15000 (103) | 25 |
RO5252 | 40000 (276) | 28000 (193) | 20 |
RO5255 | 70000 (482) | 55000 (379) | 20 |
RO5240 | 40000 (276) | 28000(193) | 25 |
Tantalum tubes are widely used in several high-performance industries due to their exceptional properties like corrosion resistance and high temperature stability. Key applications include:
Heating Parts and Heat Insulation in Vacuum Blast Furnaces: Tantalum tubes are ideal for use in high-temperature environments, such as in the heating elements and insulation materials of vacuum blast furnaces.
Aerospace and Aviation Industry: They are used in various components of aircraft and spacecraft, where resistance to extreme heat and stress is essential for performance.
Chemical Industry: Tantalum tubes are employed in cookers, coolers, and a variety of other utensils and devices, due to their ability to withstand aggressive chemicals and high temperatures.
Medical Equipment: Tantalum's biocompatibility makes it an excellent choice for medical applications, such as implants and surgical instruments, where durability and tissue compatibility are critical.
These properties make tantalum tubes indispensable in industries requiring reliability and performance under harsh conditions. HSG Metal specializes in producing high-quality tantalum tubes for diverse applications. Reach out to us today and get the latest tantalum tube prices!
Tantalum pipe has a variety of processing methods, the pipe varieties have extrusion tube, rolling pipe, stretching, number of spinning tube, and welded tube.Bad preparation methods mainly include tantalum tube extrusion, strip and plate welding plate spinning, etc.; Finished pipe rolling, stretching and main production methods Spinning.
Seamless tantalum tubes are produced through methods like extrusion, size reduction, or deep drawing from sheet metal, resulting in a continuous structure without any welds. This process ensures high strength and uniformity, making seamless tubes ideal for applications requiring maximum durability and leak resistance.
Welded tantalum tubes, on the other hand, are made by forming tantalum strips into tubes and joining the edges using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). This technique allows for flexibility in sizes and is suitable for applications where seamless construction is not critical. Each method offers specific benefits depending on the intended use and performance requirements of the tubes.
High melting point, Low steam pressure
Uniform wall thickness, good inner surface quality
High production efficiency. The cost is low
Easy to produce large diameter pipe
Short production cycle
Product quality is easy to control
Good cold working performance, High chemical stability
Strong resistance to liquid metal corrosion, High dielectric constant of surface oxide film