Tantalum Coating Washers

Tantalum Coating Washers typically refers to washers made of a strong base material (like carbon steel or stainless steel) that are clad, electroplated, or coated with a thin layer of pure Tantalum. The purpose is to achieve Tantalum's near-total chemical corrosion immunity to strong acids and aggressive chemical media across a wide temperature range, protecting the joint interface. These washers are essential for distributing the high clamping load of the bolt/nut without compromising the corrosion resistance required for the assembly of Tantalum-lined pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and reactor components in the harshest chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Zeron Fastners supplies Tantalum-coated washers for optimal joint integrity and chemical isolation.

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Tantalum Coating Washers Chemical Composition (Pure Tantalum Layer)

Element Content (%)
Tantalum (Ta) 99.95 min
Carbon (C) 0.01 max
Oxygen (O) 0.015 max
Niobium (Nb) 0.05 max
Iron (Fe) 0.01 max

Tantalum Coating Washers Mechanical Properties (Corrosion/Thermal)

Property Value (Typical)
Corrosion Resistance Exceptional (Immune to most acids)
Base Material Strength High Strength (Matched to bolting grade)
Ductility High (Prevents cracking in coating)
Temperature Limit Maintained across wide range

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