Tantalum (Ta) Micron Powder (99.9%, 3 µm)

Description

Tantalum (Ta) Micron Powder (99.9%, 3 µm)

Tantalum (Ta) Micron Powder is a high-purity metallic powder with a particle size of 3 µm and a purity of 99.9%. Known for its high melting point (2996 °C), excellent corrosion resistance, and superior biocompatibility, tantalum is a critical material in aerospace, defense, electronics, and medical applications.

With its body-centered cubic (BCC) crystal structure and high density (16.6 g/cm³), tantalum powder offers outstanding mechanical strength, stability, and electrical conductivity. The fine 3 µm particle size provides excellent dispersion and processability, making it ideal for powder metallurgy, high-performance coatings, and additive manufacturing.

Technical Properties

• Chemical Symbol: Ta

• Purity: 99.9%

• Particle Size: 3 µm

• CAS Number: 7440-25-7

• Density: 16.6 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 2996 °C

• Boiling Point: 5425 °C

• Coefficient of Expansion (20 °C): 6.5 × 10⁻⁶

• Electrical Resistivity: 13.5 µΩ·cm

• Crystal Structure: Cubic, Body-Centered (BCC)

• Form: Metallic powder

Applications

Aerospace & Defense

• Used in jet engines, rocket components, and defense-grade alloys.

• Provides high-temperature resistance and strength-to-weight advantages.

Electronics

• Widely applied in capacitors, thin films, and high-performance electronic components.

• Key material for semiconductors and superconducting applications.

Medical & Biocompatible Applications

• Due to its excellent biocompatibility, used in surgical implants, bone repair, and dental applications.

• Resistant to corrosion inside the human body, making it safe for long-term implants.

Alloys & Metallurgy

• Essential additive in superalloys to enhance mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.

• Used in powder metallurgy and 3D printing for advanced engineering components.