Tantalum Top Hat Single Crystal

Tantalum Top Hat Single Crystal combines the high purity, perfect lattice structure, and extreme corrosion resistance of monocrystalline tantalum with a geometry engineered for secure sealing or housing applications in high-vacuum and high-temperature systems. The “top hat” form ensures precise alignment and sealing interfaces, making it essential for electron beam systems, crystal growth chambers, and semiconductor processing equipment. Industries employ these components where uniform thermal expansion and chemical inertness are critical to maintaining vacuum integrity and process purity. Research applications include ultra-high-vacuum experimental setups, specialized bonding studies, and crystallographic orientation tests. The synergy of geometry and monocrystalline material properties ensures unparalleled stability and precision in demanding engineering and scientific environments.

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Tolerances

Single Crystal

Orientation		See Item
Thickness		+2% / -1%
Length		+2% / -1%

Top Hat

Inside Diameter		+2% / -1%
Outside Diameter		+2% / -1%
Bottom Section Thickness		+2% / -1%
Top Section Thickness		+2% / -1%

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	73
Crystal structure	Body centred cubic
Electronic structure	Xe 4f¹⁴ 5d³ 6s²
Valences shown	2,3,4,5
Atomic weight( amu )	180.9479
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	22
Photo-electric work function( eV )	4.1
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	180/ 0.012
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	181/ 99.988
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.147
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 7.88
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 16.2

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Hard
Material condition	Soft
Poisson's ratio	0.342
Poisson's ratio	0.342
Bulk modulus( GPa )	196.3
Bulk modulus( GPa )	196.3
Tensile modulus( GPa )	185.7
Tensile modulus( GPa )	185.7
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	200
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	90
Tensile strength( MPa )	760
Tensile strength( MPa )	172-207
Yield strength( MPa )	705
Yield strength( MPa )	310-380

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	13.5@20@20°C
Superconductivity critical temperature( K )	4.47
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.0035@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	0.33

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	5425
Density( gcm⁻³ )	16.6@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	2996
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	4165
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	174
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	140@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	57.5@0-100
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	6.5@0-100°C