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Boikanyo Metals is a well-respected manufacturer and supplier of Tantalum Round Bars, proudly based in Cape Town, South Africa. They specialize in high-purity metal products that are built to withstand extreme environments. These round bars are celebrated for their remarkable corrosion resistance, outstanding strength, and high melting point, making them perfect for industries where durability and performance are non-negotiable. Boikanyo’s Tantalum Round Bars come in a variety of sizes and specifications, ensuring excellent machinability and consistent quality for applications in chemical processing, aerospace, medical, and electronics.
These Tantalum Round Bars are primarily made of tantalum (Ta) with very few impurities, which gives them exceptional resistance to acids like hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. With a melting point of around 3017°C, they also showcase impressive ductility, thermal conductivity, and mechanical stability. They maintain a tensile strength of about 200–400 MPa and keep their structural integrity even at high temperatures, making them ideal for precision engineering tasks.
| Standard : | ASTM B365 / ASME SB365, As per ASTM B365-98 |
| Dimensions : | EN, DIN, JIS, ASTM, BS, ASME, AISI, ASTM, ASME |
| Size : | Dia3-120mm |
| Length : | 3 meter, Size: 1/2 inch |
| Form: | Round, Square, Hex (A/F), Rectangle, Billet, Ingot, Forging Etc. |
| Finish : | Cold drawn, Bright drawn, Centreless ground, Cold finished, Peeled and turned, Smooth turned, Slit rolled edge, Hot finished, Hot rolled, Rough turned/peeled, Peeled and reeled |
| Materials Grades : | RO5200, RO5400, RO5252(Ta-2.5W), RO5255(Ta-10W), R05240 |
| Designation | Chief component | Elements maxmium % | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ta | Nb | Fe | Si | Ni | W | Mo | Ti | Nb | O | C | H | N | |
| Ta1 | Rem | 0.004 | 0.003 | 0.002 | 0.004 | 0.004 | 0.002 | 0.03 | 0.015 | 0.004 | 0.0015 | 0.002 | |
| Ta2 | Rem | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.005 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.0015 | 0.01 | |
| TaNb3 | Rem | 3.5 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.005 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.0015 | 0.01 | |
| TaNb20 | Rem | 17.023.0 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.005 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.005 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.0015 | 0.01 | |
| Ta2.5W | Rem | 0.005 | 0.003 | 0.002 | 3.0 | 0.006 | 0.002 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 0.005 | 0.0015 | 0.006 | |
| Ta10W | Rem | 0.005 | 0.003 | 0.002 | 11 | 0.006 | 0.002 | 0.04 | 0.015 | 0.005 | 0.0015 | 0.006 | |
| 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 |
At Themban Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Tantalum Round Bar in Cape Town , South Africa, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the Cape Town, allowing us to maintain a vast inventory of over 16,000 tons of premium-quality materials readily available in stock. We are dedicated to delivering superior products and services, ensuring reliability and excellence for our global clientele.
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Tantalum Round Bars find extensive use in the manufacturing of chemical processing equipment, heat exchangers, capacitors, medical implants, and aerospace components. Their unparalleled corrosion resistance and biocompatibility make them vital in industries that demand materials capable of performing reliably under harsh chemical and thermal conditions.
