Product Summary of Tantalum
Initially thought of as the same element as niobium (columbium) it was finally identified as a separate element in 1864. This dense metal in its pure state is malleable and is mostly used as a powder in the production of capacitors and some high-power resistors.
Characteristics of Tantalum include:
- Dense
- Extremely corrosion resistant
- Chemically inert
Forms and Availability of Tantalum
Please find below a list of our standard stock dimensions. Of course, we are very often able to supply alternative dimensions.
Sheet
| Thickness | Size | Purity | Temper |
| 0.25mm | 300mm x 300mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 0.5mm | 300mm x 300mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 0.75mm | 300mm x 300mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 1 mm | 300mm x 300mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 1.5mm | 300mm x 300mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 2 mm | 300mm x 300mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 3 mm | 300mm x 300mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 4 mm | 100mm x 100mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 5 mm | 100mm x 100mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 6 mm | 100mm x 100mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
Rod
| Diameter | Length | Purity | Temper |
| 1.5mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 2 mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 3 mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 6.35mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 10 mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 16 mm | 500mm | 99.9% | Unannealed |
| 20 mm | 500mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 25 mm | 100mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 30 mm | 100mm | 99.9% | Unannealed |
| 40 mm | 100mm | 99.9% | Unannealed |
| 50 mm | 100mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 75 mm | 100mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 100 mm | 100mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
Wire
| Diameter | Weight | Purity | Temper |
| 0.25mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 0.5mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 0.8mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 1 mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
Tube
| OD X Wall | Length | Purity | Temper |
| 6.35mm x 1mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
| 12.7mm x 0.5mm | 1000mm | 99.9% | Annealed |
Granule
Normal Size: 6.35mm Diameter x 6.35 Length
Purity: 99.9%
What quantities are listed in our on-line catalog?
For large quantities, please request a quote using the links above. For small quantities with rapid delivery, please consult the following catalog pages: