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The manufacture and fabrication of tantalum

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Tantalum is a refractory and reactive metal that is ductile and easily worked, although it is somewhat challenging to weld and machine. This article overviews tantalum’s properties and associated processing concerns.

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  1. H.C. Starck, 45 Industrial Place, 02461-1951, Newton, Massachusetts

    K. D. Moser

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Kurt D. Moser is currently a senior metallurgist with H.C. Starck.

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Moser, K.D. The manufacture and fabrication of tantalum. JOM 51, 29–31 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-999-0076-9

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