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T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 179

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

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T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 184

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

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T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 187

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.

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T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 188

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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Cambior, Ferroniobium production (Rachelle Bergeron)
Niobium (Nb)

Processing: extraction and refining

Two separate processing schemes are utilized for niobium production. Those companies that mine pyrochlore convert the niobium oxide units into HSLA ferroniobium through the aluminothermic reduction process or by reduction

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