Ideal Vacuum PVD Materials, Tantalum Pellets - Ta, 99.95% (3N5) Purity, Tantalum Melting Point 3017 °C, 6 x 6 mm Pellet Size, 100 Grams, Thermal Evaporation Materials, E-beam Deposition Materials, Tantalum Metal Thin Films, Part Number: P1013583
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This product is a bottle of 100 grams of high purity tantalum pellets (99.95%) that are 6 x 6 mm in size and ships in PET plastic bottles. These pieces have a density of 16.6 g/cc, a melting point of 3,017 °C, and a vapor pressure of 10-4 Torr at 2,590 °C. Its coefficient of thermal expansion is 6.3 x 10-6/K, and it has a Z ratio of 0.262.

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Tantalum
Tantalum is a versatile material used in thin film applications due to its excellent properties, such as high corrosion resistance, good electrical conductivity, biocompatibility, and high melting point.

Thin Films Applications of Tantalum

Electronics and Microelectronics: Barrier Layers: Tantalum is widely used as a diffusion barrier in semiconductor devices, particularly in copper interconnects in integrated circuits. It prevents copper from diffusing into the silicon and dielectric layers, which would degrade the device's performance. Tantalum's effectiveness in this role is due to its stability and resistance to high temperatures.
Capacitors: Tantalum thin films are used in the production of tantalum capacitors, which are known for their high capacitance per volume and reliability. These capacitors are commonly used in mobile phones, computers, and automotive electronics.

Corrosion-Resistant Coatings: Protective Coatings: Due to its exceptional resistance to corrosion, tantalum is used as a thin film coating in environments where materials are exposed to aggressive chemicals, such as in chemical processing equipment and medical implants. Tantalum coatings protect the underlying materials from corrosion, significantly extending their lifespan.

Biomedical Applications: Biocompatible Coatings: Tantalum's biocompatibility makes it ideal for thin film coatings on medical implants, such as orthopedic devices and stents. It does not react adversely with body tissues, and its thin films promote bone integration and tissue healing, making it a preferred material in biomedical engineering.

Optical Applications: Optical Coatings: Tantalum pentoxide (Ta2O5) thin films are used in optical coatings for applications such as anti-reflective coatings, waveguides, and high-refractive-index layers in photonic devices. These films are valued for their high refractive index, transparency in the visible spectrum, and durability.

Wear-Resistant Coatings: Hard Coatings: Tantalum thin films are used as wear-resistant coatings in tools and machinery, where they provide a hard, durable surface that can withstand extreme conditions, such as high temperatures and mechanical stress.

Tantalum’s unique combination of properties, including its corrosion resistance, high melting point, biocompatibility, and good electrical conductivity, makes it highly valuable across various industries. Its applications in thin films span from microelectronics and optics to medical implants and protective coatings, highlighting its versatility and importance in advanced materials science.

Ideal Vacuum Products supplies a wide size range of evaporation materials at a very competitive price and short lead time. We also take custom pellet size orders to meet your specific requirements. Please reach out to our sales team for any inquiries.