Tantalite Ore

Tantalite Ore Technical Specifications

PropertyValue (Typical High-Grade Concentrate)
Common Name(s)Tantalite, Coltan (when mixed with Columbite)
Chemical Formula$(Fe, Mn)Ta_2O_6$
$Ta_2O_5$ Content30% – 45%+ (Varies by origin)
Density7.6 – 8.0 g/cm³
Hardness (Mohs)6.0 – 6.5
Melting Point (Pure Ta)3,017°C (5,463°F)
ColorSub-metallic Black to Dark Brown
Crystal SystemOrthorhombic
Associated MineralsNiobium, Tin, Manganese, Iron
Processing UtilityCapacitor grade powder, Tantalum carbides, Superalloys
Ask For More Info
Category: