Tantalum Foam

Tantalum Foam Data Sheet

Reference:	HMTA0018
Structure:	3-dimensional connected, dodecahedral structure
Specifications:	Cell Size (PPI): 400-600 μm Thickness: customized
Material:	Tantalum
Purity:	>99%
Form:	Sheet, Roll, or Sector

Tantalum Foam

Tantalum Foam is a porous tantalum metal material with a high surface area, low density, and excellent corrosion resistance. Its open-cell structure makes it ideal for applications in biomedical implants (e.g., bone repair), catalyst supports, energy absorption, and high-temperature filtration. Tantalum foam’s biocompatibility and mechanical properties make it particularly suitable for medical and industrial uses.

Tantalum Foam Scanning Electron Microscope

A scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis of tantalum foam reveals its unique porous structure, characterized by interconnected pores and a high surface area. With porosity ranging from 40% to 80%, tantalum foam is lightweight and offers excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and resistance to high temperatures, making it ideal for applications in biomedical, filtration, and heat management fields.

Tantalum Foam Porosity and Benefits

Tantalum Foam is a highly porous material made from high-purity tantalum metal, offering a combination of lightweight, high strength, and excellent corrosion resistance. The porosity of tantalum foam, typically ranging from 40% to 80%, significantly enhances its performance in various medical, aerospace, and industrial applications. The foam’s unique structure provides benefits as follows:

• High Surface Area: Enhances catalytic, filtration, and chemical reaction processes.
• Lightweight ＆ High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Ideal for aerospace and medical applications.
• Thermal Insulation: Reduces heat transfer, useful in high-temperature environments.
• Shock Absorption ＆ Energy Dissipation: Effective for impact resistance and vibration damping.
• Corrosion Resistance: Performs well in aggressive chemical environments.
• Biocompatibility: Supports bone integration in medical implants.
• Sound Absorption: Reduces noise in industrial and construction settings.
• Radiation Shielding: Blocks ionizing radiation in medical and nuclear applications.
• High Impact Resistance: Withstands sudden forces and impacts.
• Customizable Mechanical Properties: Enables tailored strength, deformability, and performance to meet specific needs.

Tantalum  Foam Applications

• Orthopedic Implants: Foam tantalum, with its excellent biocompatibility and bone conductivity, is commonly used in the manufacturing of orthopedic implants such as hip and knee prostheses.
• Dental Implants: Due to its superior mechanical properties and biocompatibility, foam tantalum is also used in dental implants.
• Filtration Materials: The porous structure of foam tantalum makes it an ideal material for filtration applications.
• Catalyst Supports: Foam tantalum’s high surface area and excellent chemical stability make it an ideal choice for catalyst support, widely used in chemical reactions and industrial processes.
• Thermal Management Materials: Foam tantalum exhibits good thermal conductivity, making it suitable for applications in electronic devices and other high-heat dissipation requirements.

Tantalum and Tantalum Alloy

• R05200, unalloyed tantalum, electron-beam furnace vacuum-arc melt, or both
• R05400, unalloyed tantalum, powder-metallurgy consolidation.
• R05255, tantalum alloy, 90 % tantalum, 10 % tungsten, electron-beam furnace of vacuum-arc melt, or both.
• R05252, tantalum alloy, 97.5 % tantalum, 2.5 % tungsten, electron-beam furnace or vacuum-arc melt, or both.
• R05240, tantalum alloy, 60 % tantalum, 40 % niobium, electron-beam furnace or vacuum-arc melt.

Tantalum Foam Packaging

The Tantalum Foam is carefully placed in wooden cases or cartons with additional support from soft materials to prevent any shifting during transportation. This packaging method guarantees the integrity of the products throughout the delivery process.