TA0006 Tantalum Wire (Ta Wire)

Name: TA0006 Tantalum Wire (Ta Wire)
SKU: TA0006
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (166 reviews)

Catalog No.	TA0006
Dimensions	Dia.: 0.254 to 3.15 mm, or customized
Material	R05200
Purity	≥99.9%, or customized
Standard	ASTM B365, ASTM F560 (Medical Grade)
MSDS/SDS	Download MSDS/SDS

Tantalum Wire (Ta Wire) of high quality can be bought at Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM). As a leading supplier of tantalum products across the world, SAM offers high-quality Tantalum Wires. Other shapes of tantalum metal are also available at Stanford Advanced Materials.

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Tantalum Wire Description

Tantalum Wire (Ta Wire) of high quality is on sale at Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM). Tantalum Wire is made of metallic tantalum. Tantalum is corrosion-resistant and has good thermal conductivity. Tantalum Wire is the ideal product for vacuum applications in the lighting industry. Besides, Tantalum Wire can also be used in the manufacture of heating elements, vacuum tubes, and other high-temperature parts.

Tantalum wire can take hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen away from the atmosphere and is the ideal product for vacuum applications in the lighting industry. Tantalum is corrosion-resistant and has good thermal conductivity.

Tantalum Wire Specifications

Material	Tantalum
Grade	R05200
Standard	ASTM B365, ASTM F560
Shape	Wire
Density	≥16.69 g/cm³
Purity	≥99.9%, or customized
Dimensions	Dia.: 0.254 to 3.15 mm (0.010" to 0.124") Or customized

Chemical Composition. W%

Grade	Ta	O	N	H	C
R05200	Bal.	≤0.025	≤0.010	≤0.0015	≤0.020

Mechanical Properties

Grade

Tensile Strength,

Min, psi (MPa)

Yield Strength,

Min, psi (MPa)

Elongation,

Min, %

R05200

35, 000 (241)

10-15

Rod Tolerance

Diameter	Tolerance
0.010″ to 0.020″ (0.254 to 0.508 mm)	±0.0005″ (±0.013 mm)
0.020″ to 0.030″ (0.508 to 0.762 mm)	±0.00075″ (±0.019 mm)
0.030″ to 0.060″ (0.762 to 1.524 mm)	±0.001″ (±0.025 mm)
0.060″ to 0.090″ (1.524 to 2.286 mm)	±0.0015″ (±0.038 mm)
0.090″ to 0.125″ (2.286 to 3.175 mm)	±0.002″ (±0.051 mm)

*The above product information is based on theoretical data. For specific requirements and detailed inquiries, please contact us. Customized Sizes and shapes are also available, please contact us.

American Wire Gauge Conversion Chart

Gauge No.	Inches	Millimeters	Gauge No.	Inches	Millimeters
1	0.289297	7.348	26	0.015941	0.4049
2	0.257626	6.544	27	0.014196	0.3606
3	0.229423	5.827	28	0.012641	0.3211
4	0.204307	5.189	29	0.011258	0.286
5	0.181941	4.621	30	0.010025	0.2546
6	0.162023	4.115	31	0.008928	0.2268
7	0.144285	3.665	32	0.00795	0.2019
8	0.12849	3.264	33	0.00708	0.1798
9	0.114424	2.906	34	0.006305	0.1601
10	0.101897	2.588	35	0.005615	0.1426
11	0.090742	2.305	36	0.005	0.127
12	0.080808	2.053	37	0.004453	0.1131
13	0.071962	1.828	38	0.003965	0.1007
14	0.064084	1.628	39	0.003531	0.08969
15	0.057068	1.45	40	0.003145	0.07988
16	0.050821	1.291	41	0.0028	0.07112
17	0.045257	1.15	42	0.002494	0.06335
18	0.040303	1.024	43	0.002221	0.05641
19	0.035891	0.9116	44	0.001978	0.05024
20	0.031961	0.8118	45	0.001761	0.04473
21	0.028462	0.7229	46	0.001568	0.03983
22	0.025347	0.6438	47	0.001397	0.03548
23	0.022572	0.5733	48	0.001244	0.0316
24	0.020101	0.5106	49	0.001108	0.02814
25	0.0179	0.4547	50	0.000986	0.02504

Standard Wire Gauge Conversion Chart

SWG	Diameter (mm)	Diameter (inches)	SWG	Diameter (mm)	Diameter (inches)
0	4.064	0.16	26	0.203	0.008
1	3.658	0.144	27	0.178	0.007
2	3.251	0.128	28	0.152	0.006
3	2.946	0.116	29	0.127	0.005
4	2.642	0.104	30	0.102	0.004
5	2.337	0.092	31	0.089	0.0035
6	2.032	0.08	32	0.076	0.003
7	1.829	0.072	33	0.064	0.0025
8	1.626	0.064	34	0.051	0.002
9	1.422	0.056	35	0.043	0.0017
10	1.219	0.048	36	0.038	0.0015
11	1.016	0.04	37	0.033	0.0013
12	0.914	0.036	38	0.03	0.0012
13	0.813	0.032	39	0.025	0.001
14	0.711	0.028	40	0.02	0.0008
15	0.61	0.024	41	0.018	0.0007
16	0.559	0.022	42	0.016	0.0006
17	0.508	0.02	43	0.013	0.0005
18	0.457	0.018	44	0.01	0.0004
19	0.406	0.016	45	0.009	0.00035
20	0.356	0.014	46	0.007	0.0003
21	0.33	0.013	47	0.006	0.00025
22	0.305	0.012	48	0.005	0.0002
23	0.279	0.011	49	0.004	0.00016
24	0.254	0.01	50	0.003	0.00012
25	0.229	0.009

*Available in custom diameters or standard wire gauges (e.g. AWG/SWG) upon request.

Tantalum Wire Applications

1. Electrical: Tantalum Wire is used in the electrical industry for the manufacture of capacitors, due to its high dielectric constant and reliability. It is also used in resistors and other electronic components.

2. Aerospace: Tantalum Wire is suitable for use in aerospace applications due to its high tensile strength and corrosion resistance. It can be used in aircraft and spacecraft components that require lightweight yet strong materials.

3. Automotive: Tantalum Wire is used in the automotive industry for components that require high corrosion resistance and strength, such as exhaust systems and fuel lines.

4. Oil and gas: In the oil and gas industry, Tantalum Wire is used in downhole tools and other components that must withstand extreme temperatures and pressures.

5. Defense: Tantalum Wire is used in defense applications due to its high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and ability to withstand extreme environments. It can be used in munitions, weapons, and other military equipment.

6. Medical: Tantalum Wire is biocompatible and can be used in medical devices, such as orthopedic implants and surgical tools, that require high strength and corrosion resistance.

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Tantalum Wire Packaging

Tantalum Wire is tagged and labeled externally to ensure efficient identification and quality control. Great care is taken to avoid any damage which might be caused during storage or transportation.

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for your reference!

Tantalum Wire (Ta Wire) FAQs

1 Why is Tantalum Wire preferred over other materials?
Tantalum Wire offers superior corrosion resistance, especially in harsh environments such as sulfuric acid or chlorine. It also has a high melting point (3,020°C), making it ideal for high-temperature applications. Additionally, it is biocompatible, which makes it suitable for medical implants.

2 Can Tantalum Wire be easily welded or machined?
Yes, Tantalum Wire can be welded using specialized techniques and is also easy to machine with the right tools. However, it may require a vacuum or inert gas environment during welding to prevent contamination.

3 How is Tantalum Wire used in electronics?
Tantalum Wire is used in the production of capacitors, where its stability and high conductivity are essential for ensuring reliable performance in electronic devices. It is also used in the construction of electrical contacts and other precision components.