Porous Tantalum (Trabecular Metal)

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· Trabecular Metal· Zimmer TM

Porous tantalum, also known by the trade name Trabecular Metal, is a highly biocompatible pure tantalum foam structure engineered with interconnected porosity to mimic cancellous bone architecture. Its combination of biological integration capability, corrosion resistance, and radiopacity makes it the preferred choice for orthopedic and spinal implants where bone on-growth and long-term fixation are critical; it outperforms alternatives like titanium alloys in applications requiring rapid osseointegration and can eliminate the need for bone cement or supplemental fixation screws.

orthopedic joint implants (hip, knee, shoulder)spinal fusion devices and vertebral body replacementsdental implant abutmentstrauma and revision surgerymaxillofacial reconstructionbiological fixation and on-growth applications

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions
Compressive Strength(σc)	60.00	MPa	—
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy)	35.00	MPa	—
Young's Modulus(E)	3.000	GPa	notes

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	3.400	kg/m³	notes

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

Porous Tantalum (Trabecular Metal)

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control