This issue explores the role of niobium superconductors in the ITER fusion project, the re-emergence of Western Australia as a major tantalum supplier, and previews the 59th General Assembly in
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.
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
Explore Bulletin No. 180 featuring tantalum and niobium in additive manufacturing, reform in NORM transport rules, and T.I.C.’s annual industry statistics.
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
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
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.
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
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Niobium and tantalum raw materials can contain low levels of the radioactive elements thorium (Th) and uranium (U), leading to them being classified as naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM). International
