Results for tag: "Tantalum"

Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is part of the Non Ferrous Metals market. It is highly corrosion-resistant and has a high melting point, making it an ideal material for use in the electronics industry. It is also used in the production of aircraft and chemical processing equipment. Tantalum is mined in several countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tantalum is used in a variety of applications, including capacitors, medical implants, and high-temperature alloys. It is also used in the production of superalloys, which are used in jet engines and gas turbines. The demand for tantalum is driven by the electronics industry, which accounts for the majority of its use. Companies in the Tantalum market include Global Advanced Metals, Cabot Corporation, and China Minmetals Corporation. Show Less Read more