73Ta180.9Tantalum
tech · Z 73 · 180.9 u
Tantalum (Ta)
Tantalum is a Great Lakes Africa and Australian book, with Brazil as a third pit. Capacitor powder is the offtake.
Conflict-mineral diligence is the release condition. Rwanda, DRC and Brazil all sit on the identity file before funds sit.
Geo
Mine, process, refine.
| ISO | Country | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| RW | Rwanda | Mine | Columbite-tantalite |
| CD | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mine | 3T — diligence gate |
| BR | Brazil | Mine | Pitinga / industrial |
| AU | Australia | Mine | Wodgina / Greenbushes historical, restarts |
Forms
- Ta2O5 conc
- K-salt
- Capacitor powder
- Metal
Uses
- Capacitors
- Superalloys
- Sputtering