Choose the Right Tantalum Rod for your Application
Leave a CommentIf you need a metal rod that can withstand high temperatures and has extremely strong chemical resistance to most corrosive environments then tantalum rod is already on your short list of materials. Tantalum belongs to a class of metals known as refractory metals, which are defined by their strong resistance to heat and wear. […]
Facts about Tantalum
Leave a CommentTantalum (Ta) is an unsung hero in modern metallurgy. First discovered by the Swedish chemist Anders Ekeberg in 1802, this versatile metal has become essential to numerous industries over the years. Raw tantalum rarely occurs in nature. Instead, it is typically found in the ore columbite-tantalite (usually referred to as coltan). Once extracted, pure tantalum […]
Tantalum Prices are Climbing… So What Can You Do About It?
Leave a CommentIf you buy tantalum, you have surely noticed that tantalum prices are climbing. That’s because demand for the versatile gray metal is quickly escalating. The latest forecasts from industry leaders predict a 4-7 year increase in demand and higher market prices for the ore, capacitor powder, melt stock and mill products. As smartphone and electronics […]
Save Money by Improving Tantalum Yields
Leave a CommentLet’s face it, if you’re buying tantalum, it’s probably because you have no choice. Your application likely demands one of the robust characteristics of the metal, such as the unmatched corrosion resistance, or the magnetic shielding properties, or maybe it’s the extremely high melting temperature. Regardless of why you need it, tantalum is always expensive […]
Hafnium – It’s Elemental
Leave a CommentHafnium is element 72 on the periodic table. It is a tetravalent transition metal colored silver gray and is often found in zirconium, its sister element. Discovered in 1923 in Copenhagen, it was named after the city’s Latin name, Hafnia. Hafnium is used in many industries and hi-tech applications. Some of these include: coatings of […]
Why You Should Not Buy Tantalum from an Inexperienced Reseller
Leave a CommentWhen you call your local metal supplier and ask for a coil of tantalum sheet or a plate of niobium, do they ask you about your application? Do they ask you what type of machining you will be performing or if you’re drawing parts from this material? These are examples of important questions to […]
Admat Inc. Adds Fabricated and Machined Refractory Metal Parts to Product List
Leave a CommentAdmat Incorporated of Norristown, PA has further enhanced their product portfolio to include machined and fabricated parts. Since 1997, Admat has been supplying Tantalum powders and mill products to a variety of industries. Over the years, Admat has become one of the largest sources of refractory metals in the US. Now they have partnered with […]
The Value of Tantalum Experience
Leave a CommentTantalum is expensive. For most users of Tantalum, it is likely the most expensive material they buy. It’s for that reason that so many companies source their material from smaller mills overseas to avoid paying the higher prices charged by the big American mills. But with so many companies selling tantalum, how can you tell […]
Admat Introduces New 300mm Tantalum Coilsets
Leave a CommentAdmat Inc, a leading supplier of tantalum and niobium mill products, announced today the introduction of high purity 300mm tantalum coilsets to their semiconductor product line. These coilsets will be used in select physical vapor deposition (PVD) chambers and are available in a wide range of purities, the most common being 99.99% and 99.995% pure […]
New Stocking Program Reduces Tantalum and Niobium Strip and Foil Lead Times
Leave a CommentUS based tantalum and niobium supplier, Admat Inc. announced today the implementation of a new inventory program designed to reduce lead times and improve delivery performance for select sizes of tantalum and niobium strip and foil. This new program will put significant quantities of inventory in place so that customers can react quicker to market […]