Louis Metals provides high-performance Tantalum R05400 Bars and Rods, designed specifically for application in harsh environments where structural strength and corrosion resistance are paramount. Tantalum R05400 is an alloy of tantalum, which has increased resistance to particular corrosive conditions, such as the conditions present in sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid conditions. The rods and bars are produced through the most advanced methods to achieve maximum performance and accuracy. Louis Metals‘ R05400 Tantalum products find extensive application in chemical process, electronics, and aerospace industries, offering high reliability in applications that require both mechanical integrity and long-term resistance to severe environments.
Tantalum R05400 Rods and Bars contain tantalum alloyed with minimal tungsten and small amounts of other trace elements that make them highly resistant to certain types of corrosion, especially in concentrated acids. They possess tensile strength ranging from 200–350 MPa, which varies according to the alloying materials and processing. With a melting point of 3017°C and density of 16.6 g/cm³, these bars exhibit excellent thermal stability, minimal thermal expansion, and high resistance to oxidation. Tantalum R05400 is also characterized by good formability, weldability, and machinability, thus able to be utilized in numerous high-performance applications.
| 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 |
| Tantalum | C | O | N | H | Nb | Fe | Ti | W | Mo | Si | Ni | Ta |
| R05400 | 0.010 | 0.03 | 0.010 | 0.0015 | 0.100 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.050 | 0.020 | 0.005 | 0.010 | Remainder |
| Tantalum Alloy Rods & Bars Mechanical Property | ||||
| Grade | Tensile strength “>, psi (MPa), ≥ | Yield strength “>, psi (MPa), ≥ | Elongation in 1 inch gage length, %, ≥ | |
| RO5400 | 25000 (172) | 15000 (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 |
Store Tantalum R05400 bars and rods in a clean, dry environment away from moisture and corrosive substances. Use protective covers or packaging to prevent contamination, scratches, or physical damage during storage.
Tantalum R05400 can withstand extremely high temperatures, up to approximately 3,000°C (5,432°F) in a vacuum or inert atmosphere. Its excellent heat resistance makes it ideal for high-temperature applications.
The surface finish of Tantalum R05400 bars and rods is typically smooth, polished, or matte, depending on the manufacturing process. High precision and uniformity ensure excellent quality for industrial applications.
Tantalum R05400 Bars and Rods have extensive applications in industries demanding high corrosion resistance and mechanical reliability. They are critical in the chemical processing industry, where they find use for the production of corrosion-resistant heat exchangers, tanks, reactors, and piping systems. In aerospace, Tantalum bars and rods find application in parts exposed to harsh conditions like high temperatures and corrosive materials. Tantalum R05400 is also applied in the manufacture of top–of-the-line capacitors, anodes, and sputtering targets in the electronics industry. Its great qualities also qualify it to be used in medical implants and surgical equipment due to its biocompatibility.






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