Phehlukwayo Metals is a Cape Town, South Africa-based manufacturer and supplier that is specialized in the production of high-performance metal products, such as Tantalum R05252 bars and rods. Their product range has premium materials known for corrosion resistance, high melting points, and high mechanical strength. They supply materials to industries including aerospace, electronics, chemical processing, and the medical sectors with strict quality and precision in each of their products. Their Tantalum R05252 bars and rods are best for demanding applications with reliability and durability in extreme environments, which are the trusted choices of global industries that require superior metal solutions
Tantalum R05252 bars and rods are primarily made from 99.95% tantalum with tungsten present to the extent of 0.005% and other impurities, presenting excellent corrosion resistance and strength. The material has outstanding mechanical properties such as tensile strength close to 345 MPa, with a yield strength of 200 MPa at an elongation value of 20%. The melting point of tantalum R05252 is very high, at approximately 3,017°C, which allows it to maintain structural integrity even at elevated temperatures. Its hardness is around 150 HB, which gives it resistance to wear and tear. This makes the material ideal for demanding applications in aerospace, chemical processing as well as in medical devices.
| 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 |
| R05252 | 0.010 | 0.015 | 0.010 | 0.0015 | 0.50 | 0.010 | 0.010 | 2.0 – 3.5 | 0.020 | 0.005 | 0.010 | Remainder |
| Grade | Tensile strength δbpsi (MPa), ≥ | Yield strength δ0.2, psi (MPa),≥ | Elongation in 1″/2″ gage length, %, ≥ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R05252 | 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 |
Yes, Tantalum R05252 bars and rods are available in various sizes and forms, including different diameters, lengths, and shapes, to meet specific industry requirements for diverse applications.
Yes, Tantalum R05252 bars can be customized in terms of size, length, shape, and finish to meet specific application requirements, ensuring optimal performance and precision for various industries.
Tantalum R05252 bars are highly durable due to their exceptional corrosion resistance, high melting point, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh chemical environments, making them ideal for demanding applications.
Tantalum R05252 bar and rods is applied in high corrosion-resistant applications that demand to endure extreme conditions. Such material can be very effective for use in chemical processing, aerospace, electronics, and medical equipment. Due to the great acid resistance of Tantalum, high melting point, and low thermal expansion, this material can be perfectly applied to the sputtering targets, reactor parts, and heat exchangers of semiconductor manufacturing. In addition, R05252 is used in implantable medical devices such as pacemakers and dental implants where biocompatibility is essential. Its excellent performance in hostile environments also makes it invaluable in producing components for high-temperature furnaces and nuclear reactors.






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