Despite the superior corrosion resistance of tantalum an often reported problem is the risk of hydrogen embrittlement that may lead to a fast and unpredictable failure of solid c.p. tantalum metal. Unlike traditional machined c.p. tantalum parts, Tantaline's tantalum surface alloy is not sensitive to the effects of hydrogen embrittlement.
In hyrdrogen embrittlement environments Tantaline tantalum offers:
1. Longer life-time than solid tantalum due to hydrogen embrittlement
2.Increased operator safety
3.No sudden failures of your Tantaline parts
4.Tantaline can safely be used in high pressure equipment
Because Tantaline's tantalum surface alloy is supported by a core that is not sensitive to hydrogen embrittlement, Tantaline tantalum is safe in situations where solid tantalum components will fail due to hydrogen embrittlement