Where to find scrap tantalum capacitors

What is tantalum recycling?

Tantalum Recycling procures and recycles all types of Tantalum scrap. We purchase Tantalum capacitor scrap, tantalum contained sputtering target scrap, and tantalum chemically pure scrap. Tantalum Recycling is a certified conflict free processor and Tantalum recycler dealing directly with the capacitor electronics and superalloy industries.

Where can I buy a tantalum refractory capacitor?

Admat, Inc., located in Norristop, PA, distributes tantalum hybrid capacitors as well as capacitor lead sealing. It also offers other refractory metal products and parts.

How are tantalum capacitors made?

Tantalum capacitors are made by pressing the tantalum powder and forming it into a pellet through sintering. Tantalum capacitors are beneficial because they form an extremely thin dielectric, as little as 20 - 400 nm thick.

What is a tantalum capacitor substitute?

In electronics, tantalum capacitor substitutes include the ubiquitous and mass-produced high capacitance multilayered ceramic chip capacitor (MLCC); the conductive polymer, molded chip aluminum electrolytic capacitor (solid polymer aluminum); and the niobium oxide molded chip capacitor (NbO capacitor).

What is the demand for tantalum capacitors & materials?

It is also important to note that demand from the electronics industry has averaged from 50 percent to 70 percent of total tantalum demand over the past 30 years. In September 2021 (i.e. the 2022 fiscal year), demand for tantalum capacitors and materials is at a ten-year global market high point.

Where are conductive polymer tantalum capacitors made?

Two major factories focusing on conductive polymer tantalum capacitors are located in China, as well as one of the three major tantalum powder producers for anode consumption. Therefore, further disruptions are expected in October 2021.