A recently introduced technology for manufacturing tantalum surface alloys offers an affordable solution for processes involving hot acids and other highly corrosive materials. The corrosion-resistant alloy can be applied to valves, fittings, instrumentation and other custom products. The process of making the alloy involves heating and reacting pure tantalum metal to produce a gaseous atmosphere of the element. The tantalum vapor creates an alloy bond with the instrument’s surface that gives corrosion-resistant properties of tantalum while maintaining the original part’s size and shape. Booth 759 — Tantaline Inc., Waltham, Mass.
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Scott Jenkins