Tantalum is a high-performance alloy known for its exceptional wear and corrosion resistance, making it a valuable material in various industrial applications. When referring to Tantalum scrap, it typically involves the recycling or reclamation of used or discarded Tantalum Alloy components.
Tantalum is a cobalt-chromium-tungsten alloy that exhibits remarkable hardness and toughness, even at high temperatures. It owes its unique properties to the combination of these elements, with cobalt providing strength, chromium contributing to corrosion resistance, and tungsten enhancing hardness and wear resistance. This alloy is widely used in applications where extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, abrasive wear, and corrosive environments, are prevalent.
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The generation of Tantalum scrap occurs when components made from this alloy reach the end of their operational life or become obsolete. Examples of such components include cutting tools, valve seats, bearings, and other wear-resistant parts used in industries like aerospace, oil and gas, and manufacturing.
Recycling Tantalum scrap is economically and environmentally beneficial. The process typically involves collecting the discarded alloy components, melting them down, and then reforming the alloy into new products or components. The recycling of Tantalum helps conserve natural resources, reduces energy consumption compared to primary production, and minimizes the environmental impact associated with mining and refining raw materials.
Furthermore, the reclaimed Tantalum retains its original properties, ensuring that the recycled material maintains the high standards of wear and corrosion resistance for which the alloy is renowned. This makes Tantalum scrap a valuable resource in the production of cost-effective and sustainable solutions for industries requiring durable and high-performance materials.
Tantalum
Recyclable
2mm-10mm
Waste
Turnings, Shavings, Plate Cuts, Round Cuts, Shaftings, Pipe Cuts
Loose Bales, Compressed Bales, Pillow Bales, Bulk, Capsules, Side slits
| STANDARD | Material |
| Tantalum | R05200, R05400, R05255, R05252, R05240 |
| Element | R05200 (%,Max) |
R05400 (%,Max) |
R05255 (Ta10W) / (%,Max) |
R05252 (Ta2.5W) / (%,Max) |
R05240 (Ta-40Nb) / (%,Max) |
| C | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| O | 0.015 | 0.03 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.02 |
| N | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| H | 0.0015 | 0.0015 | 0.0015 | 0.0015 | 0.0015 |
| Fe | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Mo | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Nb | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 35.0-42.0 |
| Ni | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Si | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| Ti | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| W | 0.05 | 0.05 | 9.0-11.0 | 2.0-3.5 | 0.05 |
| Product condition | Tensile strength (MPa) | Elongation, % |
| Annealed | 300～600 | 10～30 |
| Half annealed | >600～1000 | <5 |
| Unannealed | >1000 | <5 |
Oil & Gas Industrires
Chemical Industries
Construction Industries
Offshore Pipelines & Pipe Works
Petrochemical Industry
Shipbuilding Industries
Hydraulic Applications
Piping Systems
Refining Industry
Food Processing Industry
Pulp & Paper Industry
Power Plant Industry
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