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.
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
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.
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
Anders Gustaf Ekeberg was born in 1767 in Sweden. He was a Swedish scientist, mathematician, and poet. He became a professor at Uppsala University in 1794 and initially made his
Tantalum and Niobium: Deposits, Resources, Exploration Methods and Market (Simandl et al, 2018)
“Much ado about tantalum” by Richard Burt (2016)
British Geological Survey (BGS) profile on niobium and tantalum
In 2013/2014 Ulric Schwela, T.I.C.’s then Technical Officer, visited ASM mine sites in Burundi, DRC and Rwanda. These photographs show typical tantalite ASM processes, although in reality operations vary considerably.
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