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Tantalum · Product form

Tantalum Powder

I need US-produced powder for additive manufacturing. Who atomizes it, by what method, and in what cut?

What it is

Spherical or irregular particulate feedstock for additive manufacturing, metal injection molding and hot isostatic pressed near net shapes. Produced by gas atomization, plasma atomization, plasma rotating electrode process or hydride dehydride.

Typical dimensions
Sold by particle size distribution, commonly 15 to 45 or 45 to 106 micron cuts.
Also known as
metal powder, AM feedstock, atomized powder, spherical powder

Suppliers

Grouped by what they actually are. A mill and a distributor answer different needs.

Mills and producers 2

Companies that manufacture this form. Mill direct means longer lead times and mill minimums, with full melt traceability.

  • Elementum 3D Verified
    Erie, CO · Mill
    AS9100

    Tantalum additive powder. Notable because the domestic tantalum tier is thin: this is a second route to tantalum powder alongside Global Advanced Metals.

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  • Boyertown, PA · Mill
    Capacitor Grade Tantalum Powder, Unalloyed Tantalum

    Includes capacitor grade powder. Conflict minerals due diligence applies to the upstream chain; ask for smelter traceability. Includes capacitor grade powder. Tantalum powder is a stated product line alongside tantalum metallurgical products, tantalum for semiconductors and tantalum concentrate. Specific capacitor versus metallurgical grade splits were not published; ask directly.

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