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the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) : T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 182

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  • Bulletin Number: 182
  • Publication Date: July 2020

T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 182

  • Bulletin Summary
This edition presents the seven shortlisted papers for the 2020 Ekeberg Prize, exploring tantalum in recycling, medical implants, coatings, and shape memory alloys. It features a deep dive into CERN’s use of niobium-tin superconductors for the HL-LHC, insights into NORM transport regulation, and abstracts from the 61st General Assembly.
Explore Bulletin 182 featuring the 2020 Ekeberg Prize shortlist, tantalum recycling, biomedical implants, CERN’s use of niobium superconductors, and NORM transport reform.
  • Key Themes: Ekeberg Prize 2020, tantalum recycling, additive manufacturing, niobium superconductors, Nb₃Sn, shape memory alloys, NORM transport, supply chain regulation
  • Related Metals: Tantalum, Niobium
  • Industries Covered: Additive Manufacturing, Electronics, Medical Devices, Scientific Research, Aerospace, Logistics
  • Keywords: tantalum bulletin 182, ekeberg prize 2020, niobium superconductors CERN, additive manufacturing tantalum, NORM shipping, HL-LHC upgrade

Feature Article Title:

Ekeberg Prize 2020 – Recognising Tantalum Innovation Across Emerging Applications

Feature Article Summary:

The 2020 Ekeberg Prize shortlist spans pioneering work in tantalum recycling by solvent extraction, bone implants using electron beam melting, high-temp shape memory alloys, aerospace coatings, and sol–gel oxide films. These papers reflect tantalum’s expanding role in cutting-edge manufacturing, medical, and energy applications.

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