Tantalum capacitors offer excellent stability in harsh conditions, high energy and power volumetric efficiency and low parametric shift with lifetime, properties which make them ideal in several applications for the
Superalloys are high-performance alloys known for their high melting temperatures, strength, and resistance to wear in corrosive and oxidising environments. They are primarily used in the hottest parts of gas
Tantalum is widely used in electronic capacitors for smartphones, automotive systems, and wind turbines. It also enhances cutting tools, SAW filters, optical lenses, chemical process equipment, and medical devices like
The extraction and refining of tantalum, including its separation from niobium in various tantalum-containing mineral concentrates, is generally accomplished by treating the ores with a mixture of hydrofluoric and sulfuric
Extraction or production of tantalum raw materials is widespread, encompassing primary industrial mining, artisanal mining, as a secondary mineral, or as a by-product. Brazil is currently the major producer, with
To calculate the value of a tantalum mineral, the main principle is that only the quantity of Ta₂O₅ contained is paid for, not the whole bulk of material. Basically, the
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
The TARANTULA project aims to develop a suite of novel, efficient, and flexible metallurgical technologies with high selectivity and recovery rates for tungsten (W), niobium (Nb), and tantalum (Ta). The
The iTSCi Programme is a joint industry membership initiative between the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) and the International Tin Association. It assists companies with due diligence and responsible sourcing
The Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) outlines Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs) as regions impacted by armed conflict, weak governance, and human rights violations. Adhering to OECD and EU guidelines,
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