Tantalum Tube/Pipe

Creating the finest quality tantalum tubes and pipes involves a series of meticulous processes to ensure each product meets the highest standards of quality and purity. Here is a detailed workflow at EPI Materials:

• Material Selection

Our process begins with the selection of high-grade tantalum, boasting a purity level of 99.95%. This raw material forms the foundation for our exceptional final products.

• Pre-Processing

Raw tantalum is processed into a workable form. Depending on the type of tube being made, it might be shaped into sheets (for welded tubes) or billets (for seamless tubes).

• Tube Formation

For Seamless Tubes:

• • Extrusion: The tantalum billet is heated and pressed through a die to create a seamless tube.
  • Tube Reduction: This method involves reducing the diameter of the tube progressively to attain the desired thickness and diameter.

For Welded Tubes:

• • Forming: Tantalum sheets are formed into a tube shape, with the edges prepared for welding.
  • Welding: The seams of the tube are welded using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to secure its structure.
• Post-Formation Processing

Once the basic tube shape is achieved, further processing is carried out to refine the product. This includes:

• • Polishing: Especially for welded tubes, to attain a smooth surface post-welding.
  • Heat Treatment: This step helps in enhancing the tube’s mechanical properties.
  • Quality Control: Each tube undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure they meet the necessary standards and specifications.
• Cutting and Sizing

The tubes are cut into specified lengths, based on customer requirements. This step ensures the products are ready for use in various applications.

• Packaging and Dispatch

The final step involves packaging the products securely for transportation, ensuring they reach our clients in pristine condition.

At EPI Materials, we take pride in our state-of-the-art production process, which guarantees premium quality with every order. Your trust fuels our commitment to delivering excellence consistently.

Tantalum tubes and pipes, thanks to their exceptional properties including high melting points, excellent corrosion resistance, and great ductility, find their applications in various critical sectors. Here are some of the notable applications and use cases for these products:

• Semiconductor Industry
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Chambers: Utilized in the production of semiconductors due to tantalum’s high temperature resistance and chemical stability.
  • Sputtering Targets: As a component in sputtering targets, assisting in the deposition of thin films onto surfaces in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Chemical Processing
• • Heat Exchangers: Utilized in aggressive chemical environments due to its resistance to corrosion.
  • Reactors and Distillation Columns: As construction material for reactors and columns, where its resistance to attack by acids and alkalis comes in handy.
• Aerospace and Defense
• • Jet Engine Components: In the manufacture of components that require both high-temperature resistance and lightweight properties.
  • Shielding: Utilized for shielding components from high-temperature and corrosive environments.
• Medical
• • Surgical Implants: In surgical implant applications, where tantalum’s biocompatibility allows it to be used in medical devices implanted into the body.
  • Radiography Equipment: In the manufacturing of components for radiography equipment, taking advantage of its X-ray opacity.
• Energy Sector
• • Nuclear Reactors: Employed in various components within nuclear reactors due to its resistance to corrosion even in high-radiation environments.
  • Supercapacitors: Utilized in the production of supercapacitors for energy storage, where its high surface area allows for efficient energy storage.
• Research and Development
• • Scientific Instruments: In the making of scientific instruments where high precision and reliability are required.
  • Laboratory Equipment: In laboratory setups, especially where high resistance to chemical corrosion is necessary.
• Automotive Industry
• • Sensor Technologies: In the creation of sensitive sensors for modern automotive technologies, where tantalum’s properties provide benefits in terms of reliability and longevity.

With EPI Materials as your supplier, you can be assured of tantalum tubes and pipes that meet the stringent requirements of these and other critical applications, delivering not only quality but also consistency and reliability in every product.