In the process of chemical production, many chemical reactions need to be carried out in highly corrosive media, which puts forward extremely high corrosion resistance requirements for the materials of reaction equipment and pipelines. Tantalum and niobium have become the preferred corrosion-resistant materials in the chemical industry due to their outstanding chemical stability. In chemical reaction vessels, pipelines, valves and other equipment, the use of tantalum and niobium materials or their coatings can effectively resist the erosion of various strong acids, strong alkalis and other corrosive media, greatly extending the service life of the equipment, reducing equipment maintenance costs, and improving the safety and stability of chemical production. For instance, in chemical enterprises that produce strong acids such as sulfuric acid and nitric acid, the use of tantalum-made reaction vessels and pipes can ensure the continuity and efficiency of the production process, and prevent production halts and safety accidents caused by equipment corrosion. In addition, tantalum and niobium can also be used as carriers for chemical catalysts. By taking advantage of their unique surface properties and chemical stability, the activity and service life of the catalysts can be enhanced, promoting the efficient progress of chemical reactions.
Tantalum metal has excellent compatibility with human tissues, and this property has enabled it to be widely used in the medical field. In orthopedic medicine, tantalum metal is used to manufacture artificial bones, such as artificial hip joints and knee joints. Because tantalum metal has similar mechanical properties to human bones and does not cause immune rejection reactions in the human body, it can closely combine with human bone tissue, helping patients restore limb function and improve their quality of life. In the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, tantalum metal can be used to manufacture components such as electrodes and casings of pacemakers. Pacemakers are important medical devices for treating heart diseases such as arrhythmia. Their electrodes need to have good electrical conductivity and biocompatibility to ensure that they can accurately sense the electrical signals of the heart and emit appropriate stimulation pulses, and tantalum metal precisely meets these requirements. In addition, tantalum metal can also be used to manufacture medical devices such as stents for interventional therapy, playing a significant role in the treatment of diseases like vascular stenosis and bringing new hope to patients' health.
