MATERIAL PROFILE

Ta-12.5%W Features

Ta-12.5W Sheet
Ta-12.5W wire

Tantalum-12.5% Tungsten alloy is a high-performance refractory metal alloy composed of 87.5% tantalum (Ta) and 12.5% tungsten (W). It combines the excellent corrosion resistance of tantalum with the high-temperature strength of tungsten, making it widely suitable for use in extreme environments.

High-Temperature Strength:
Solid-solution strengthening by tungsten significantly enhances tantalum's high-temperature creep resistance, maintaining structural stability even at temperatures exceeding 1600°C.

Corrosion Resistance:
It retains tantalum's resistance to corrosion by acids (such as aqua regia, hydrochloric acid, and sulfuric acid) and molten metals (such as liquid alkali metals).

Radiation Protection:
Its high density and resistance to neutron irradiation make it suitable as a material for the inner walls of nuclear fusion devices.

Ta-12.5%W Chemical Composition

Element Content(%)
Ta Remaining %
C ≤0.002
O ≤0.002
N ≤0.002
H ≤0.001
Nb ≤0.5%
W 11.5-13.5