Tantalum Oxide Powder (Ta2O5 Powder, 325 mesh)

Princeton Powder is a leading supplier of high-purity tantalum metal powder, offering particle sizes ranging from tantalum nanopowder to 325 mesh and 15-53 µm tantalum micron powder. Our spherical tantalum powder, with low oxygen content, is used in various applications, including powder metallurgy, thermal spray processes, and additive manufacturing (3D printing).

We provide a wide range of Tantalum powder products including Tantalum Carbide (TaC) Powder, Tantalum Nitride (TaN) Powder, Tantalum(V) Boride, and Tantalum Disilicide powder. Our Tantalum powder is for sale at a competitive price in the USA.

Formula

 Tantalum pentoxide, Ta2O5

CAS Number

7440-25-7

Purity

99.9% min, 99.99%

Synonyms

Tantalum Pentoxide powder, Tantalum Oxide Powder, Ta2O5 powder

Particle Sizes

325 mesh or be customized

Appearance

 White powder

Melting Point

1872°C

Boiling Point

N/A

Density

8.2 g/cm3

Package

1 kg/bag

Description of Tantalum Oxide Powder

Tantalum oxide powder, known as tantalum pentoxide Ta2O5, is a high-purity, white crystalline powder. It is one of the most important transition metal oxides due to its exceptional physical and chemical properties, including a high dielectric constant, high refractive index, and excellent photoelectric performance. Tantalum pentoxide powder used in the electronics industry for the production of capacitors and thin-film coatings. Tantalum oxide also exhibits strong resistance to corrosion and high thermal stability, making it suitable for use in optical coatings, lenses, and other high-temperature applications.

Chemical Composition of Tantalum Oxide Powder

Impurity Content
(ppm,max)
Nb2O5
99.995% min
99.99% min
Nb
5
15
Fe
1
5
Al
1
5
Cr
1
2
Cu
1
3
Mn
1
3
Mo
1
3
Ni
1
3
Si
10
15
Ti
1
3
W
1
5
Pb
1
3
Sn
1
3
F
50
50

Particle Size Tantalum Oxide Powder

-325 mesh, can be customized

Features and Application

  1. High Dielectric Constant: it makes tantalum oxide ideal for capacitors in electronic devices, enabling efficient energy storage and transfer.

  2. High Refractive Index: used in optical coatings for lenses and mirrors, enhancing optical clarity and performance.

  3. Corrosion Resistance: used in protective coatings for high-temperature and corrosive environments, ensuring long-term durability.

  4. Thermal Stability: used in high-temperature applications, such as in thin-film deposition processes and advanced electronics.

  5. Optical Transparency: it is suitable for glass production, improving the optical quality and durability of specialty glass

Reference

Porous tantalum and tantalum oxide nanoparticles for regenerative medicine

  • Since corrosion contributes to the rejection of metal by the body, an extremely bioinert metal – tantalum – has been successfully used in medicine. The outstanding biocompatibility and flexibility of tantalum established the basis for a growing cadre of clinical applications. One important application which benefited from the introduction of powder (particle) metallurgy is use of tantalum as bone implants. Porous materials have re-shaped the landscape of bone implants, as they allow for bone ingrowth and biological fixation, and eliminate implant loosening and related treatment failures. The unique bone-mimicking properties of porous tantalum enabled the use of tantalum as a material for bulk implants, and not only for coatings, as is the case with other porous metals.