The Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) Bulletins
See the latest and all the historical bulletins from the T.I.C.
- Archives: Bulletins
- Trouble Finding Information? Search Below with your Keyword
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 188
Logistics, Miners, Processing
Bulletin 188 highlights the shortlisted research for the 2022 Ekeberg Prize, including novel work in tantalum bonding, thin film testing, and additive manufacturing. Also featured are updates on CERN’s use
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 187
Manufacturing, Miners, Processing
This edition features the 2021 Ekeberg Prize-winning paper on tantalum machining challenges. It explores cutting mechanics, sinuous flow, and a novel mechanochemical effect using marker ink to improve cutting efficiency.
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 186
Manufacturing
This edition features a retrospective on the Ekeberg Prize and presents the 2021 shortlist, covering tantalum innovations in additive manufacturing, superconducting nanowires, water splitting, and thermal conductivity. Also featured is
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 185
Logistics, Miners
Explore Bulletin No. 185 covering Class 7 transport issues, OECD conflict mineral due diligence, and the future of niobium rebar for seismic resilience. April 2021.
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 184
Logistics, Miners
This technical paper explores the critical role of tantalum capacitors in 5G telecom networks, highlighting their stability, reliability, and compact design advantages. It discusses use in GaN-based power amplifiers and
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 183
Manufacturing
Explore Bulletin No. 183 featuring the award-winning tantalum recycling research, AM alloy powder development, and recent international patent trends in tantalum and niobium.
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 182
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.
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 181
Logistics
Bulletin 181 explores tantalum’s critical role in life-supporting medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the science behind oxide interference films for art and electronics, and new developments in high-temperature tantalum
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 180
Logistics, Manufacturing
Explore Bulletin No. 180 featuring tantalum and niobium in additive manufacturing, reform in NORM transport rules, and T.I.C.’s annual industry statistics.
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 179
Logistics, Manufacturing, Miners
T.I.C. Director Roland Chavasse outlines how due diligence, mineral traceability, and increased production from Brazil and Australia have made tantalum supply more secure than ever. The article covers artisanal mining’s
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 178
Logistics, Manufacturing, Processing
Explore Bulletin 178 featuring tantalum recycling innovation, niobium superconductors in maglev trains, the 2019 Ekeberg Prize shortlist, and EU Tarantula Project developments.
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 177
Logistics, Miners
Explore Bulletin 177 with best practices for NORM shipping, an in-depth feature on Brazil’s niobium and tantalum sector, and niobium capacitor performance insights.