Tantalum Powders

TANTALUM POWDER SOLUTIONS

Tantalum Powder, Matched to Your Process

Capacitor-grade, metallurgical and spherical tantalum powders. Select by electrical performance, particle size and chemistry, then send your application and quantity for review.

19 capacitor grades · TA031–TA034 metallurgical grades · Nano and micron spherical powders

Capacitor-grade tantalum powder

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Capacitor Grade

For tantalum capacitor anodes. Compare CV, DCL, DF, BDV, Fisher size and impurities with your processing requirements.

Metallurgical Grade

For powder metallurgy and feedstock evaluation. Compare impurity limits, bulk density and average particle size.

Spherical Tantalum Powder

For processes requiring spherical morphology. Specify nano or micron size, distribution, oxygen limit and the relevant density measurement.

CAPACITOR ANODE POWDERS

Capacitor-Grade Tantalum Powder

Start with the required CV and catalogue BDV. Compare leakage, dissipation factor, physical properties and impurity limits against your pressing, sintering and formation process.

Capacitor-grade series overview
SeriesGradesCatalogue CV (μF·V/g)Catalogue BDV Min. (V)Selection Focus
High-Capacitance523,000–70,000120–140CV, DCL, DF, shrinkage and impurities
Medium-Voltage54,200–10,000180–240CV, BDV, bulk density and process requirements
High-Voltage91,000–3,500300 or 480BDV screen, then CV and physical properties

Series names are catalogue groupings. The numbers 63 and 125 in grade names do not establish the rated working voltage of a finished capacitor.

CV tolerance: +10% / −5%. Confirm electrical test conditions during quotation. BDV is a powder catalogue indicator, not a finished capacitor rating. Fisher size differs from D50; bulk density differs from tap density.

For Medium-Voltage grades, Mn and Mo limits are listed only for MT-FDB-52. Request confirmation of unlisted limits when these elements matter to your process.

High-Capacitance: start with CV per unit mass, then compare leakage, dissipation factor, shrinkage and impurity limits.

Medium-Voltage: balance CV, catalogue BDV, bulk density and processing requirements.

High-Voltage: screen using the catalogue BDV criterion, then compare CV, Fisher size and bulk density.

Three grade comparisons for initial screening
CompareCatalogue DifferencesSelection Implication
MT-FTA500 vs MT-FTA700CV: 50,000 vs 70,000 μF·V/g; DCL max.: 0.4 vs 0.5 nA/(μF·V); DF max.: 25% vs 40%; shrinkage max.: 18% vs 15%.MT-FTA700 has higher CV and higher DCL/DF limits. It is not better on every criterion.
MT-FTa63-20 vs MT-FTa125-20Both have CV 2,000 μF·V/g. BDV min.: 300 vs 480 V; DF max.: 3% vs 4%.Matching CV does not establish interchangeability. Confirm electrical test conditions and process compatibility.
MT-FDP-100 vs MT-FTa-100Core electrical and physical values match in the catalogue. Fe max.: 50 vs 35 ppm; Na: 15 vs 20 ppm; C: 60 vs 45 ppm; N: 100 vs 150 ppm.Check critical impurities even when the main electrical and physical specifications are similar.

For replacement evaluation, provide your current powder specification and processing conditions. CV alone does not demonstrate equivalence. These comparisons support initial screening and do not predict finished-capacitor performance.

TaA / TaB / TaC Reference Grades

Use these catalogue designations when reviewing an existing specification. They are separate from the 19 MT- grades; no cross-reference or equivalence has been established.

TaA Series — historical 4–40 V group

TaA Series — historical 4–40 V group — original specifications
GradeChemical CompositionsPhysical PropertiesElectrical Properties
Impurities ppm≤SBDFsssCapacitanceDc Leakage
ON(g/cc)(μm)(μFV/g)(μA/μFV)
TaA0118001001.9-2.54.5-7.56000+10 -5%<2.0×10-4
TaA0222001201.8-2.34.5-6.58000+10 -5%<2.0×10-4
TaA0324001501.7-2.12.5-4.515000+10 -5%<2.2×10-4
TaA0418001501.6-2.02.4-3.523000+10 -5%<2.2×10-4
TaA0523004001.7-2.12.4-3.532000+10 -5%<2.5×10-4
TaA0625004001.6-2.02.0-3.540000+10 -5%<2.5×10-4
TaA0732004001.6-2.02.0-3.450000+10 -5%<2.5×10-4
TaA0836006001.5-1.91.8-3.070000+10 -5%<2.8×10-4
TaA09500015001.5-1.91.4-2.880000+10 -5%<3.1×10-4
TaA10600015001.4-2.31.2-2.6100000+5 -5%<3.5×10-4
TaA11750018001.7-1.90.8-2.2120000+5 -5%<3.5×10-4
TaA12850025001.4-2.01.1-2.3150000+5 -5%<3.5×10-4
TaA13950027001.68-1.981.6-2.8170000+5 -5%<4.0×10-4
TaA141150030001.6-2.11.0-2.6200000+5 -5%<4.5×10-4

TaB Series — historical 20–60 V group

TaB Series — historical 20–60 V group — original specifications
GradeBulk DensityAverage Particle SizeImpurities ppm≤
g/cm3μmON
TaB011.8-3.55.0-9.5160060
TaB021.5-3.03.5-6.02200150
TaB031.5-2.53.0-6.02000150
TaB041.5-2.53.0-5.52200150
TaB051.3-2.02.0-4.52200200
TaB061.5-2.02.0-4.02500300
TaB071.5-2.02.0-4.02500300
TaB081.3-2.01.5-3.52800400
TaB Series — historical 20–60 V group — electrical data and original test conditions
GradeInspection ConditionStandard Condition
Briquetting WeightBriquetting DensitySintering ConditionEnergized Voltage/Test VoltageCapacitanceDc Leakage  
(g)(g/cm3)(℃/min)(V)(μFV)/gμA/(μFV) ≤
TaB0126.51850/30240/17050006×10-4
TaB0215.51750/30200/1408004.5×10-4
TaB030.25.51750/30200/14080004×10-4
TaB0415.51700/30160/112100004×10-4
TaB050.551600/30160/112150005.5×10-4
TaB060.1551500/30140/98200005×10-4
TaB070.1551450/30100/70300005×10-4
TaB080.1551400/3070/49400005×10-4

TaC Series — historical above-60 V group

TaC Series — historical above-60 V group — original specifications
GradeBulk DensityAverage Particle SizeImpurities ppm≤
g/cm3μmON
TaC015.0-7.511.0-17.0100040
TaC024.5-6.510.0-16.0110040
TaC034.5-6.59.0-15.0110040
TaC044.5-6.08.0-14.0120040
TaC053.0-5.58.0-13.0130040
TaC063.0-4.57.0-12.0140050
TaC072.5-4.55.0-7.52500100
TaC Series — historical above-60 V group — electrical data and original test conditions
GradeInspection ConditionStandard Condition
Briquetting WeightBriquetting DensitySintering ConditionEnergized Voltage/Test VoltageCapacitanceDc. Leakage
(g)(g/cm3)(℃/min)(V)(μFV)/gμA/(μFV) 
TaC0129.52050/30270/24010006×10-4
TaC0228.52050/30270/24015006×10-4
TaC0328.52050/30270/2402006×10-4
TaC0427.52050/30270/24025007×10-4
TaC0527.52050/30270/24028007×10-4
TaC0626.51950/30270/24035007×10-4
TaC0726.52050/30270/24040007×10-4

The historical voltage labels identify catalogue groups. TaB/TaC test conditions apply to their own tables. TaB02 CV (800) and TaC03 CV (200) require confirmation before selection. Nominal purity options of 99.9%, 99.99% and 99.999% require grade-specific confirmation.

Metallurgical-Grade Tantalum Powder

Metallurgical-grade tantalum powder

The range includes nominal Ta purity options of 99.9%, 99.99% and 99.999%. Confirm the required option against a grade-specific specification; these purity descriptions do not apply to the capacitor grades listed separately on this page.

Reference properties of tantalum metal: melting point 3,017 °C; density 16.6 g/cm³. Metal density is distinct from powder bulk density and tap density.

Metallurgical powder: physical specifications
GradeBulk Density (g/cm³)Average Particle Size (μm)
TA0315.0–7.56.0–13.0
TA0324.5–7.06.0–12.0
TA0333.5–7.05.0–12.0
TA0343.5–7.05.0–12.0
Full metallurgical impurity limits — ppm, maximum
Metallurgical powder: impurity limits (ppm, maximum)
GradeOHNCFeNiCrSiTiNbWMoMn
TA0311500305050105510510555
TA03218003015080505030501050302010
TA0332000501501505050501001050302010
TA034300010045020020020020030010030010010010

Average particle size follows the catalogue measurement and should not be substituted for D50.

Spherical Tantalum Powder

Spherical tantalum powder product image

The spherical range covers nominal 50 nm and 100 nm powders and 1–10 μm, 5–25 μm and 15–45 μm options, with custom-size inquiries. Specify the process, size distribution and chemistry limits required for evaluation.

Applications include cold spraying, plasma spraying, target and alloy additives, shielding parts, and evaluation for surgical metal implants and orthopedic prostheses. Medical applications require customer-specific qualification; this listing does not establish a certification.

Nominal 50 nm spherical tantalum: existing chemistry and physical data
Ta (%)Ti (%)W (%)Mo (%)Cr (%)Fe (%)O (%)
>99.9<0.001<0.001<0.001<0.0001<0.01<0.8
Powder MorphologyParticle Size Distribution (nm)Specific Surface Area (m2/g)
D10D50D90
Spherical0-3050-60<300≥10.0
Nominal 100 nm spherical tantalum: existing chemistry and physical data
Ta (%)Ti (%)W (%)Mo (%)Cr (%)Fe (%)O (%)
>99.9<0.001<0.001<0.001<0.0001<0.01<0.5
Powder MorphologyParticle Size Distribution (nm)Specific Surface Area (m2/g)
D10D50D90
Spherical30-6080-100<1000≥8.0
Nominal 1–10 μm spherical tantalum: existing data; distribution unit requires confirmation
Ta (%)Ti (%)W (%)Mo (%)Cr (%)Fe (%)O (%)
>99.9<0.001<0.001<0.001<0.0001<0.01<0.08
Sphericity (%)Particle Size Distribution (nm)Tap Density (g/cm3)
D10D50D90
>94>15±2<10≥10.5
Nominal 5–25 μm spherical tantalum: existing data; distribution unit requires confirmation
Ta (%)Ti (%)W (%)Mo (%)Cr (%)Fe (%)O (%)
>99.9<0.001<0.001<0.001<0.0001<0.01<0.02
Sphericity (%)Particle Size Distribution (nm)Bulk Density (g/cm3)Tap Density (g/cm3)Fluidity (s/50g)
D10D50D90
>94≥515±3≤25≥10.0≥10.5≤8.0
Nominal 15–45 μm spherical tantalum: existing data; distribution unit requires confirmation
Ta (%)Ti (%)W (%)Mo (%)Cr (%)Fe (%)O (%)
>99.9<0.001<0.001<0.001<0.0001<0.01<0.01
Sphericity (%)Particle Size Distribution (nm)Bulk Density (g/cm3)Tap Density (g/cm3)Fluidity (s/50g)
D10D50D90
>94>1530±3<45≥9.5≥10.0≤6.0

Confirm the distribution unit for the 1–10 μm, 5–25 μm and 15–45 μm options before purchasing. Their catalogue tables label the distribution as nm. The listed values have not been converted.

Chemistry values in the spherical tables are percentages as published. Bulk density and tap density remain separate measurements. The nano distributions do not define the Fisher size of capacitor-grade powders.

Specification & Documentation Review

Use the grade specification to define acceptance criteria. In your inquiry, request confirmation of the applicable specification revision, available batch CoA and the test methods associated with the reported results.

For capacitor grades, agree the electrical test conditions before comparing CV, DCL, DF or BDV. Include pressing density, sintering and formation conditions where available.

Confirm packaging, handling and storage requirements for the selected powder, and refer to its safety data. Use the particle-size reference as a guide; it does not convert Fisher size into D50.

Existing particle-size reference imageExisting particle size reference chart; not a Fisher-to-D50 conversion

Tantalum Powder FAQ

Start with the required CV and catalogue BDV, then compare DCL, DF, Fisher size, bulk density and impurity limits. Confirm electrical test conditions and validate the grade using your pressing, sintering and formation process.

No. Higher CV may be accompanied by different leakage, loss, shrinkage and impurity limits. For example, MT-FTA700 has higher CV than MT-FTA500, but its catalogue DCL and DF limits are also higher.

No. The catalogue BDV is a breakdown-voltage indicator. It does not establish the rated working voltage of a finished capacitor. Grade names containing 63 or 125 also do not establish that rating.

No. Fisher size and D50 are different particle-size measurements. Use the parameter and method stated in the grade specification; do not substitute one for the other.

Provide the grade or target CV, capacitor rated voltage, formation voltage, DCL/DF requirements, pressing density, sintering conditions, particle-size and bulk-density requirements, critical impurities and trial quantity or estimated demand. Include your current powder specification for replacement evaluation.

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