Brian Fasteners distributes high-purity rods and bars of tantalum from Houston, USA, with unrivaled corrosion resistance and severe chemical exposure. Tantalum possesses remarkable biocompatibility, a melting point of 3,017°C, and non-reactive nature with the majority of acids—making it a critical material in chemical processing, electronics, and medical fields. Our tantalum rods are precision-designed to ASTM and customer-specific tolerances with high density, homogenized grain structure, and strict dimension control. With a robust inventory, technical assistance, and quick fill, Brian Fasteners provides global-class tantalum bar and rod solutions for demanding applications.
Commercially pure tantalum bars usually have ≥99.9% tantalum, with the trace elements closely controlled. The metal has a tensile strength of 200–450 MPa and yield strength of 150–300 MPa based on annealing. Elongation is more than 20%, offering great ductility and formability. Tantalum maintains its properties to 2500°F and is resistant to corrosion by hydrochloric, nitric, and sulfuric acids. With high density at 16.6 g/cm³, great thermal conductivity, and resistance to embrittlement, tantalum rods are perfect for high-performance structural and chemical service 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 |
| 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.
Tantalum rods and bars are commonly employed in chemical processing hardware like heat exchangers, reactor linings, and acid-resistant fasteners. Their biocompatibility qualifies them for surgical implants, pacemaker housings, and orthopedic pins. In electronics, they find application in capacitor anodes and high-reliability devices. Aerospace usage encompasses high-temperature shielding and components in propulsion systems. Tantalum‘s inertness and durability also find application in analytical instruments and vacuum furnace parts. For applications involving corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant, and biocompatible metals, tantalum delivers a superior performance profile.






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