Starc Metals is a well-respected manufacturer and supplier located in Canberra, Australia, focusing on top-notch Tantalum Bars and Rods. Known for our precision engineering and unwavering commitment to quality, we ensure that our products meet the highest international standards. Our Tantalum Bars and Rods are celebrated for their remarkable corrosion resistance, impressive melting point, and durability even in the toughest operating conditions. By leveraging cutting-edge manufacturing technology and strict quality control, Starc Metals caters to a variety of industries, offering reliable, high-performance materials that guarantee efficiency, longevity, and exceptional performance in demanding industrial settings.
Our Tantalum Bars and Rods are made from high-purity tantalum, sometimes alloyed with small amounts of tungsten to boost strength and thermal stability. With a density of about 16.6 g/cm³ and a melting point near 2996°C, tantalum is known for its outstanding corrosion resistance, ductility, and strength. It holds up well under high temperatures and resists most acids. The impressive mechanical properties of tantalum—along with its excellent conductivity and weldability—make it a perfect choice for challenging chemical, thermal, and mechanical environments.
| 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 Bars and Rods find applications in various industries that require exceptional corrosion resistance and heat stability. In the chemical processing field, they are used in heat exchangers, reactors, and evaporators that come into contact with aggressive acids. The electronics sector utilizes them in the production of capacitors, semiconductor manufacturing, and sputtering targets. Their biocompatibility also makes them ideal for surgical instruments and medical implants. In aerospace and defense, tantalum components are reliable under high-stress, high-temperature conditions. Furthermore, they are essential in furnace parts and nuclear technology, where durability and resistance to extreme environments are crucial.






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