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Santner Nickel Alloys, based in Hamilton, New Zealand, stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Tantalum Rods, crafted for tough industrial applications. By employing cutting-edge production methods and strict quality checks, the company creates rods celebrated for their outstanding corrosion resistance, high melting point, and remarkable mechanical strength. Santner Nickel Alloys provides Tantalum Rods in various diameters and lengths to meet the diverse needs of different industries. Catering to sectors like chemical processing, aerospace, electronics, and healthcare, the company is known for delivering reliable, durable, and high-performance tantalum solutions that can endure extreme environmental and operational challenges.
Tantalum Rods are mainly made from high-purity tantalum, usually 99.95% or higher, with just a few trace elements added to enhance their mechanical properties. This specific composition guarantees excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, and oxidizing agents. On the mechanical side, Tantalum Rods boast high tensile strength, impressive ductility, and outstanding thermal stability, even at high temperatures. Their unique blend of corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and high-temperature performance makes them perfect for critical industrial applications that require reliability, durability, and long-lasting functionality in harsh chemical and thermal conditions.
| 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 Santner Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Tantalum Rodin Hamilton, New Zealand, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the New Zealand, 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 Rods find extensive use in industries that require exceptional corrosion resistance, strength, and stability at high temperatures. In chemical processing, they are utilized for reactors, heat exchangers, and piping systems that handle aggressive acids and reactive chemicals. The aerospace and electronics sectors rely on tantalum rods for high-performance components, electrical shielding, and specialized structural parts. In the medical field, their biocompatibility makes them ideal for surgical implants and devices, ensuring safety and effectiveness in critical applications.