Louis Metals gladly offers high-performance Tantalum Bars and Rods from our Houston, USA plant. Renowned for superior corrosion protection as well as stability, tantalum is a key material for rigorous chemical, electronic, and medical applications. Our tantalum rods and bars are produced with precision techniques employing advanced manufacturing processes to maintain purity, consistency, and mechanical properties. Our tantalum products are offered in various sizes and grades (such as R05200 and R05400) and conform to ASTM standards and global quality standards. We offer prompt delivery, technical assistance, and sound solutions for high-purity, corrosion-free metal components needed by industries.
Tantalum Bars and Rods are generally manufactured from high-purity tantalum (≥99.9%), according to ASTM B365 specifications. They are highly ductile, have a high melting point (~3017°C), and excellent corrosion resistance against acids like hydrochloric, nitric, and sulfuric acid. Their mechanical properties are tensile strength of the order of 200–750 MPa (based on grade and condition), high density (~16.6 g/cm³), and good formability. Tantalum is not magnetic and retains its mechanical integrity at high temperatures. These bars and rods are cold-worked or annealed, hence ideal for critical use where chemical resistance and structural integrity are essential.
| Specification | ASTM B365, ASME SB365 |
| Tantalum Bar Form | Tantalum Round, Hex, Flat, Half Round, Oval, Rectangular in Black & Bright Finish |
| Tantalum Round Bar Diameter | 0.125″ (3.18mm)~2.5″ (63.5mm) |
| Length | 2-12m |
| Purity | ≥99.95% or 99.99% |
| Tantalum Round Bar Length | 1-12m, Random, Fix & Cut Length or as per clients’ requirement |
| Type | Ta | W | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|
| R05200 / R05400 | Unalloyed (Pure) | – | – |
| R05252 | 97.5 % | 2.5 % | – |
| R05255 | 90 % | 10 % | – |
| R05240 | 60 % | – | 40 % |
| Type | Ultimate Tensile Strength min.psi (Mpa) | Yeild Strength min.psi (Mpa) | Elongation, % (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| R05200 / R05400 | 25,000(172) | 15,000(103) | 25 |
| R05252 | 40,000(276) | 20,000(138) | 20 |
| R05255 | 70,000(482) | 55,000(379) | 20 |
| R05240 | 35,000(241) | 15,000(103) | 25 |
| 3/16” (4.76mm) | 25mm | 2.1/2” (63.5mm) |
| ¼” (6.35mm) | 1” (25.4mm) | 2.3/4” (69.85mm) |
| 5/16” (7.94mm) | 1.1/8” (28.58mm) | 3” (76.2mm) |
| 3/8” (9.53mm) | 30mm | 3.1/4” (82.55mm) |
| 10mm | 1.1/4” (31.75mm) | 3.1/2” (88.9mm) |
| 12mm | 1.3/8” (34.93mm) | 4” (101.6mm) |
| ½” (12.7mm) | 1.1/2” (38.1mm) | 4.1/2” (114.3mm) |
| 15mm | 40mm | 5” (127mm) |
| 5/8” (15.88mm) | 1.3/4” (44.45mm) | 5.1/2” (139.7mm) |
| ¾” (19.05mm) | 2” (50.8mm) | 6” (152.4mm) |
| 20mm | 2.1/8” (53.98mm) | 7” (177.8mm) |
| 7/8” (22.23mm) | 2.1/4” (57.15mm) | 8” (203.2mm) |
| Size | Kgs / Foot | Kgs / Mtr | Size | Kgs / Foot | Kgs / Mtr | Size | Kgs / Foot | Kgs / Mtr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm | 0.017 | 0.055 | 20mm | 0.753 | 2.470 | 3″ | 10.900 | 35.762 |
| 1/8″ | 0.019 | 0.062 | 22mm | 0.908 | 2.979 | 3-1/4″ | 12.800 | 41.996 |
| 5/32″ | 0.029 | 0.095 | 7/8″ | 0.926 | 3.038 | 3-1/2″ | 14.850 | 48.772 |
| 4mm | 0.030 | 0.098 | 24mm | 1.080 | 3.543 | 3-3/4″ | 17.001 | 55.780 |
| 3/16″ | 0.043 | 0.141 | 25mm | 1.180 | 3.871 | 4″ | 19.306 | 63.340 |
| 5mm | 0.047 | 0.154 | 1″ | 1.210 | 3.970 | 4-1/4″ | 21.908 | 72.249 |
| 7/32″ | 0.058 | 0.190 | 26mm | 1.271 | 4.170 | 4-1/2″ | 24.4487 | 80.340 |
| 6mm | 0.068 | 0.223 | 27mm | 1.368 | 4.490 | 4-3/4″ | 27.366 | 90.249 |
| 1/4″ | 0.076 | 0.249 | 1-1/8″ | 1.534 | 5.033 | 5″ | 30.461 | 99.940 |
| 7mm | 0.091 | 0.298 | 30mm | 1.691 | 5.548 | 5-1/2″ | 36.690 | 121.000 |
| 5/16″ | 0.118 | 0.387 | 1-1/4″ | 1.924 | 6.349 | 6″ | 43.860 | 143.900 |
| 8mm | 0.120 | 0.398 | 32mm | 1.894 | 6.314 | 6-1/2″ | 51.093 | 167.630 |
| 9mm | 0.152 | 0.498 | 1-3/8″ | 2.303 | 7.550 | 7″ | 59.432 | 196.000 |
| 3/8″ | 0.170 | 0.557 | 35mm | 2.390 | 7.553 | 7-1/2″ | 68.226 | 225.000 |
| 10mm | 0.189 | 0.620 | 36mm | 2.438 | 7.999 | 8″ | 77.586 | 254.55 |
| 11mm | 0.228 | 0.748 | 38mm | 2.792 | 8.903 | 10″ | 121.048 | 397.140 |
| 7/16″ | 0.232 | 0.761 | 1-1/2″ | 2.715 | 8.951 | |||
| 12mm | 0.271 | 0.889 | 40mm | 3.009 | 9.872 | |||
| 1/2″ | 0.303 | 0.994 | 1-5/8″ | 3.200 | 10.449 | |||
| 13mm | 0.318 | 1.043 | 1-3/4″ | 3.712 | 12.179 | |||
| 14mm | 0.368 | 1.207 | 45mm | 3.807 | 12.555 | |||
| 9/16″ | 0.383 | 1.256 | 1-7/8″ | 4.260 | 13.977 | |||
| 15mm | 0.424 | 1.391 | 48mm | 4.330 | 14.205 | |||
| 5/8″ | 0.473 | 1.551 | 50mm | 4.698 | 15.414 | |||
| 16mm | 0.481 | 1.578 | 2″ | 4.848 | 15.906 | |||
| 17mm | 0.543 | 1.791 | 2-1/8″ | 5.475 | 17.963 | |||
| 11/16″ | 0.573 | 1.880 | 2-1/4″ | 6.135 | 20.128 | |||
| 18mm | 0.610 | 2.001 | 60mm | 6.768 | 22.205 | |||
| 3/4″ | 0.682 | 2.237 | 2-3/8″ | 6.838 | 22.435 | |||
| 2-1/2″ | 7.576 | 24.856 | ||||||
| 2-5/8″ | 8.354 | 27.409 | ||||||
| 2-3/4″ | 9.169 | 30.083 |
Yes, tantalum bars and rods are highly corrosion-resistant, especially to acids, alkalis, and high temperatures, making them ideal for harsh environments like chemical processing and aerospace applications.
Annealed tantalum bars and rods are heat-treated for improved ductility and softness, while non-annealed ones are harder and more brittle, retaining their as-cast properties. Annealed versions are easier to shape.
The surface finish of tantalum bars and rods is typically smooth, with a polished or matte appearance, depending on the manufacturing process. It can be further refined for specific applications, such as high-precision or cosmetic uses.






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