Product Properties
Tantalum (Ta) nanopowder/nanoparticles (nm & um)
Size | Type | Particle size | Purity （%） | Specific surface area（m2/g） | Bulk density（g/cm3） | Polymorphs | Color |
nm | JB-Ta-001 | 50nm | >99.9 | 24.8 | 1.05 | spherical | black |
sub um | JB-Ta-002 | 200mesh | >99.9 | / | / | spherical | gray |
Custom | Acccording to customers requirment. | ||||||
Tantalum (Ta) Nanopowder Main Feature
The most distinctive feature of tantalum nanopowder is its high surface area to volume ratio. This property enhances its reactivity and provides a greater interface for physical and chemical interactions, making it particularly useful in catalysis and surface coating applications.Nanoscale tantalum powders exhibit improved strength, hardness, and ductility compared to their bulk counterparts. These enhanced mechanical properties are beneficial in applications requiring materials that withstand extreme conditions, such as high temperatures and corrosive environments.Tantalum is an excellent conductor of electricity, and this property is retained in its nanopowder form. The nanoscale size can influence the electron transport mechanisms, potentially leading to novel electrical properties that can be exploited in electronics and energy storage devices.Tantalum nanopowder maintains the chemical inertness characteristic of bulk tantalum, making it resistant to corrosion by acids and other corrosive materials.
Tantalum (Ta) Nanopowder Applications
Electronics and Capacitors: Tantalum nanopowder is extensively used in the electronics industry, particularly for manufacturing capacitors.Due to its high dielectric constant, tantalum nanopowder can be used to produce capacitors with a very high capacitance-to-volume ratio, essential for miniaturized electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and portable medical equipment.
High-temperature Materials: The high melting point and thermal stability of tantalum nanopowder make it suitable for use in materials that must withstand extreme temperatures. This includes components in jet engines, rocket nozzles, and other aerospace applications where materials are subjected to high thermal stress.
Catalysts: The enhanced surface area and active sites of tantalum nanopowder improve its catalytic efficiency. It can be used as a catalyst or catalyst support in various chemical reactions, including hydrogenation and oxidation processes, in the pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries.
Medical Devices: Leveraging its biocompatibility, tantalum nanopowder can be utilized in the medical field for manufacturing surgical implants and prosthetics. Its use in bone repair and replacements, as well as in devices that require excellent corrosion resistance and compatibility with biological tissues, is of particular interest.