Abstract
This report focuses on the study of the global tantalum markets. It provides
region analysis on tantalum and niobium production. It features major tantalum
and niobium producers, prices, supply and demand conditions, international
trade, etc. The review also includes fu-ture outlook of the world tantalum and
niobium market. There is a list of tantalum-niobium producers and suppliers
with contact details in appendix.
Tantalum and niobium (columbium) are
produced from their ores, sometimes combined in one mineral. Tantalum is also
produced from tinrefinery slags. Tantalum is a heavy, very hard, ductile
metallic element that has a very high melting point (2996°C) and is
strongly resistant to chemical attack. It is used chiefly in electronic
applications, especially in miniature capacitors. Niobium is a soft and
ductile metallic element that is used mainly in special steels and super
alloys.
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