Tanatalum


Application & Characteristics
Used in capacitors, chemical plant equipment, electronic rectifiers, surgical implants, nuclear reactors, space craft. Resists all acids except hydrofluoric.

Chemical Composition (%)
Ta

Physical Properties
Melting Range (°F)	5425
Density (lbs/in³) 68F	0.60
Thermal Expansion (in/in °Fx10 to the power of -6)	3.5 (70F)
Electrical Resistivity (ohms/cir mil/ft.) 68F	75

Mechanical Properties – Temper = A
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	60
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	50
Elongation ( % )	40
Hardness	80 (VHN)

Mechanical Properties – Temper = H
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	100
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	90
Elongation ( % )	10
Hardness	155 (VHN)