Refractory Metal 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed vs 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW
Refractory Metal · 5N Tantalum (99.999%) temper comparison
5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed and 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW are two conditions of the same refractory metal grade, 5N Tantalum (99.999%): Annealed versus CW (cold worked). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) for 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed, about 3.3 times as much; tensile strength follows at 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) vs 200 MPa (29 ksi). In exchange, 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 7% for 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW, and 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW is harder (152 HB vs 65 HB). 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW machines more easily (fair vs poor) and 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed welds better (good vs fair).
5N Tantalum (99.999%) AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CWChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed vs 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 186 GPa27 Msi · Shear Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Bulk Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.34
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 16.65 g/cm³0.6 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 3,017°C5,463 °F · Liquidus Temperature 3,017°C5,463 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 140 J/kg·K0.03 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 6.5 µm/m·K3.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 202 J/g86.8 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -269°C-452 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 25 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 4,500 MJ/kg1,934,654 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 270 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 5,000 L/kg599 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every refractory metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed vs 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW — frequently asked
Is 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW stronger than 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed?
Yes. 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) for 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed — about 3.3 times as much. Tensile strength is 450 MPa (65.3 ksi) vs 200 MPa (29 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed or CW?
Annealed is the default 5N Tantalum (99.999%) condition in the FabDigit quote flow. The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed or 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW?
5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (25/100) for 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed; for welding the order is 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed first (good, 60/100) then 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW (fair, 50/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 5N Tantalum (99.999%) Annealed and 5N Tantalum (99.999%)-CW side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.