Tantalum pentoxide finds applications in diverse fields such as electronics, chemical processing, carbide tools; steel & super alloy industry, etc. The major part of Tantalum pentoxide is consumed by tool industries. The Tantalum pento-oxides are also used widely in electronics industries. High purity tantalum pentoxide is used for the preparation of lithium tantalite single crystals

Key features

• Process technology developed using indigenous raw materials
• Economically viable process
• Good quality products

Highlights

Technology is available with C-MET, Hyderabad at 500 kg/annum. The product has been evaluated at the user end. The technology fee is as per the C-MET norms.

Specifications

Purity- 99.95%

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Sl. No	Elements	Concentration in ppm
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.	Fe Al Ti S Si Nb Ca Na + K	<50 <50 <50 <50 <100 <100 <50 <100

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Particle size : 1-3 microns

APPLICATIONS:

PRODUCT                                       MAIN APPLICATIONS

a) Single crystal grade 99.999%           Single crystals in electronics & optics
b) Standard optical grade 99.98%           Optical glasses & lenses
c) Ceramic grade 99.9%                     Electroceramics
d) Chemically pure grade 99.5%           Carbide production & general requirements

MARKET DEMAND

At present the estimated total demand of Indian industries for Tantalum pentoxide is about 20 Tons/year.

END USERS

M/s Sandvik Asia, Pune
M/s Widia India, Bangalore
M/s VSSC, Trivendrum
M/s DGP Hinoday Industries Limited, Pune