Tantalum Set Screws

Tantalum set screws are best known for its unmatched corrosion resistance and chemical inertness. Tantalum screws have a similar corrosion resistance to that of glass, but all of the typical mechanical and electrical properties of a metal. Tantalum set screws are also extremely stable at high temperatures, since tantalum has a melting point around 3000°C. High temperature applications require vaccum or inert gas since tantalum may embrittle when used in oxygen rich environments above 250°C.  Tantalum set screws are also one of the most bio-compatible metals available and is also radio-opaque due to its high density (16.68 g/cm3). All tantalum set screws are available in commercially pure tantalum and tantalum 2.5% tungsten (Ta-2.5%W).

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