Chung Metal provides top-grade Tantalum R05240 Bars and Rods, a high-grade, unalloyed tantalum product with outstanding corrosion resistance, particularly in acidic conditions. ASTM B365 standards are used to produce R05240, which exhibits high purity and excellent chemical inertness, making it ideal for application in aggressive chemical usage. The bars and rods are applied in heat exchanger fabrication, laboratory apparatus, and electronics. Chung Metal maintains close dimensional tolerance, smooth finishes, and complete traceability for all shipments of R05240 tantalum bars and rods.
Tantalum R05240 is a pure unalloyed tantalum (minimum 99.95% Ta) with low interstitial impurities. It possesses tensile strength of approximately 200–450 MPa and yield strength of 100–250 MPa, with elongation >30%. It is very ductile, easily deformable, and resistant to corrosion, particularly to hydrochloric, nitric, and sulfuric acids. Its melting point is over 3,000°C, and it is stable in high-temperature as well as chemically aggressive conditions.
| 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 |
| Tantalum | C | O | N | H | Nb | Fe | Ti | W | Mo | Si | Ni | Ta |
| R05240 | 0.010 | 0.020 | 0.010 | 0.0015 | 35.0 – 42.0 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 0.050 | 0.020 | 0.005 | 0.010 | Remainder |
| Grade | Tensile strength δbpsi (MPa), ≥ | Yield strength δ0.2, psi (MPa),≥ | Elongation in 1″/2″ gage length, %, ≥ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R05240 | 40000 (276) | 28000 (193) | 20 |
| 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 |
Tantalum R05240 bars and rods are highly corrosion-resistant, making them suitable for potable water applications. However, it's essential to confirm material compliance with local regulations for drinking water systems.
Yes, Tantalum R05240 bars are customizable. Manufacturers often offer tailored dimensions, finishes, and specifications to meet unique project requirements across industries, ensuring precision and suitability for specific applications.
Tantalum R05240 bars are highly durable due to their exceptional corrosion resistance, high melting point, and robust mechanical properties, making them ideal for demanding applications in harsh environments.
R05240 bars and rods are commonly utilized in chemical processing hardware, vacuum furnace components, acid-resistant heat exchangers, and medical equipment. Their durability against corrosive acids and high melting point make them suitable for laboratory devices, aerospace, and semiconductor production. They are also utilized in electronic capacitors and anodes for their conductivity and purity. Chung Metal distributes these bars to industries that need complete reliability in corrosive or high-purity settings.






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