Refractory Metal Used In Additive Manufacturing: German Manufacturer Launches 3d-printed Niobium Tantalum Powder

May 06, 2020

German metal powder manufacturer h.c. starck has announced the launch of refractory metal powder products for additive manufacturing. Brand sales of 3 d printing powder of Amtrinsic include niobium, tantalum, and niobium tantalum alloy.

H.c.smtarck, a unit of Japan's JXNippon Mining & MetalsGroup, is dedicated to converting metal ores and recycled materials into niobium and tantalum based powder materials for applications in capacitor, semiconductor, aerospace and defense construction industries. Tantalum niobium is often associated with it, has a high melting point and chemical resistance, and is more ductile than copper. These characteristics, coupled with the 3D printing process, can play a greater role in the material, so as to meet the more challenging performance improvement needs.