| Product | Tantalum Wire |
| Part Number | TRM-TA006 |
| Standard | ASTM B365 or ASTM F560 (Medical Application) |
| Material | UNS R05200/ UNS R05400 |
| Density | 16.68 g/cm3 |
| CAS Number | 7440-25-7 |
Tantalum’s chemical inertness makes it the valued material for the laboratory equipment, and it can be in place of the platinum. Since the tantalum is bio-inert and non-magnetic, the tantalum implants are considered to be acceptable by MRI procedures. In addition, the tantalum can be drawn into fine wires as it has good ductility. TRM provides various dimensions of tantalum wires. Specifications are under ASTM B365 and ASTM F560 for Medical Applications, and higher purity 99.95% or even 99.99% is available on request. Our tantalum material is from Non-Conflict Resource.
Application: The tantalum wire under ASTM F560 medical grade can be headed into the tantalum balls, tantalum beads, tantalum pins, tantalum spheres and etc. Tantalum wires can be furnished in coils or on spools as request.
Assay
| Element | UNS R05200 | UNS R05400 |
|---|---|---|
| O | 0.015% max | 0.030% max |
| C | 0.010% max | 0.010% max |
| N | 0.010% max | 0.010% max |
| H | 0.0015% max | 0.0015% max |
| Fe | 0.010% max | 0.010% max |
| Ni | 0.010% max | 0.010% max |
| Si | 0.005% max | 0.005% max |
| Ti | 0.010% max | 0.010% max |
| Mo | 0.020% max | 0.020% max |
| W | 0.050% max | 0.05% max |
| Nb | 0.100% max | 0.100% max |
| Ta | Remainder | Remainder |
Typical Size Available (Please inquire for details)
| Dimensions | Range | Typical Tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 0.01” min. | +/-0.002” |
| Length | On Request (Straight Or in Coils) | Plus Tolerance |
Please refer to Tantalum Rod for larger sizes.
Order Information
Please include the following information with your inquires and orders:
1. Quantity
2. Dimensions
3. ASTM B365 or F560 for Medical Application
Materials available for Tantalum and Tantalum Alloy Wire
R05400—Unalloyed tantalum, powdermetallurgy consolidation,
R05200—Unalloyed tantalum, vacuum melted,
R05252—Tantalum + 2.5% tungsten alloy, vacuum melted.
Mechanical Properties – ASTM B365 R05200/R05400
| Diameter,in. | Ultimate Tensile Strength, min, psi (MPa) | Elongation, min % |
|---|---|---|
| 0.010 (0.254) to 0.0149 (0.379) | 35 000 (241) | 10 |
| 0.015 (0.381) to 0.0249 (0.633) | 35 000 (241) | 15 |
| 0.025 (0.635) to 0.124 (3.14) | 30 000 (207) | 20 |
Mechanical Properties – ASTM F560 R05200
| Condition | Diameter,in | Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength, MPa [psi] | Minimum Yield Strength, (0.2% offset) MPa [psi] | Minimum Elongation,% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Worked | all | 480 [70 000] | 345 [50 000] | 1 |
| Annealed | 0.005 to 0.0099 | 240 [35 000] | … | 8 |
| 0.010 to 0.0149 | 240 [35 000] | … | 10 | |
| 0.015 to 0.0249 | 240 [35 000] | … | 15 | |
| 0.025 to 0.1249 | 210 [30 000] | … | 20 |
| Physical properties | Tantalum (Atomic#73) |
|---|---|
| Phase | Solid |
| Melting point | 3290 K (3017°C, 5463°F) |
| Boiling point | 5731 K (5458°C, 9856°F) |
| Heat of fusion | 36.57 kJ/mol |
| Heat of vaporization | 753 kJ/mol |
| Molar heat capacity | 25.36 J/(mol•K) |
