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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.

Additional information

Gram

25 g, 100 g