Tantalum capacitor scrap

**TantalumRecycling** · 12-04-2013, 12:32 PM

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Epoxy/Ceramic Capacitors - $11/Lb
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Axial/Hermetic A Size Capacitor - $7/Lb
Axial/Hermetic B Size Capacitor - $8.00/Lb
Axial/Hermetic Capacitors C&D - $10/Lb
Tantalum RED Capacitors - $30/Lb
Wet Tantalum Capacitors - $42.50/Lb
Ag/Ta Capacitors - $55/Lb
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**jiffy117** · 02-26-2016, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by TantalumRecycling

I do not believe these are Wet Tantalum Capacitors - However it is very weird because they most definitely look like wet capacitors other then the two wires sticking out of the top.

The Black capacitors are SMD;s the yellow ones are not

The silver capacitors came out of the black and yellow housings shown. I've searched quite a bit, can't even find who makes them. Thanks for the answer, I only have what is shown, so wasn't about money, more curious. I have designed many circuit boards, but never sourced or learned about these guys.

**sledge** · 03-21-2016, 04:17 PM

I was always told to look for the "+" symbol. Most of the time the "+" symbol is on the Tantalum itself. But in some circumstances I have seen the "+" symbol on the board where it is mounted.

**TantalumRecycling** · 03-22-2016, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by sledge

I was always told to look for the "+" symbol. Most of the time the "+" symbol is on the Tantalum itself. But in some circumstances I have seen the "+" symbol on the board where it is mounted.

The positive sign is not always on Tantalum Capacitors - As most of the markings get taken off by years of use on the boards. I would suggest just to learn the types of capacitors and just go after them. Their are some other capacitors that have positive signs on them and that are not Tantalum Capacitors.

**TantalumRecycling** · 03-22-2016, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by jiffy117

The silver capacitors came out of the black and yellow housings shown. I've searched quite a bit, can't even find who makes them. Thanks for the answer, I only have what is shown, so wasn't about money, more curious. I have designed many circuit boards, but never sourced or learned about these guys.

Can you please send us pictures of the type of capacitors you are describing here.

**jiffy117** · 03-22-2016, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by TantalumRecycling

Can you please send us pictures of the type of capacitors you are describing here.

I cut one open and it was electrolytic..

**bigburtchino** · 03-22-2016, 11:05 PM

jiffy117 - So after cutting open (destructive test) the capacitor, were you able to determine the type of metal that was used? My guess aluminum (very easy to cut).

**sledge** · 03-23-2016, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by TantalumRecycling

The positive sign is not always on Tantalum Capacitors - As most of the markings get taken off by years of use on the boards. I would suggest just to learn the types of capacitors and just go after them. Their are some other capacitors that have positive signs on them and that are not Tantalum Capacitors.

That is good advice. Thank you for clarifying. Still learning as I go!

**TantalumRecycling** · 04-06-2016, 01:03 PM

Circuit Boards with Tantalum SMD Capacitor Scrap attached to them

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**miked** · 04-06-2016, 03:25 PM

Very pretty boards. Mike

**bigburtchino** · 04-06-2016, 10:46 PM

Mark - I agree with Mike those are "Very Pretty" boards. Are you buying densely populated boards that have numerous tantalum capacitors? If so how do price boards of the same quality as shown in your pictures? Thanks for posting those pictures - Burt

**TantalumRecycling** · 04-07-2016, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by bigburtchino

Mark - I agree with Mike those are "Very Pretty" boards. Are you buying densely populated boards that have numerous tantalum capacitors? If so how do price boards of the same quality as shown in your pictures? Thanks for posting those pictures - Burt

At the present moment we are not - But, we are currently evaluating the possibility of heading down this route.

**TantalumRecycling** · 04-14-2016, 07:51 AM

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**TantalumRecycling** · 04-14-2016, 07:52 AM

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**mcemc** · 05-05-2016, 03:46 AM

Need help with these pictures.
In picture 1 are the little yellow ones tantalum and the silver ones.
In picture 2 are the yellow ones and black ones and white ones tantulum. They stand up long ways.
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Thanks again for all the help. This stuff gets confusing.

**TantalumRecycling** · 05-10-2016, 06:58 AM

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**TantalumRecycling** · 05-10-2016, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by mcemc

Need help with these pictures.
In picture 1 are the little yellow ones tantalum and the silver ones.
In picture 2 are the yellow ones and black ones and white ones tantulum. They stand up long ways.
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Size: 1.99 MB

Thanks again for all the help. This stuff gets confusing.

The yellow boxes in the left picture seem to be Tantalum Leaded Capacitors - Can you please provide a better picture.

**Flinthills** · 07-12-2016, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by kane333

Here's a Video showing how to help identify SMD (Surface Mount Device) and other Tantalum Capacitors. It's a bit lengthy video but informative. Hope this helps.

I hope that when he's not doing a video he uses a pair of needle nose pliers instead of a screwdriver to remove the SMD's. For me, pliers are about 5-10x faster. Plus you don't waste anytime chasing down SMD's that take flight with the help of a screwdriver. Additionally, you don't have to pick them up to deposit in your SMD bin. Removal and pick up is one step.

**TantalumRecycling** · 07-12-2016, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by Flinthills

I hope that when he's not doing a video he uses a pair of needle nose pliers instead of a screwdriver to remove the SMD's. For me, pliers are about 5-10x faster. Plus you don't waste anytime chasing down SMD's that take flight with the help of a screwdriver. Additionally, you don't have to pick them up to deposit in your SMD bin. Removal and pick up is one step.

This is a very informative video - But, he mentions that SMD's are the main capacitors in new electronics.

This is incorrect - SMD's are the most plain and common Tantalum Capacitors - But, Tantalum Hermetics, Wets & Silvers are on High Grade Boards - Mainly Military for every one Tantalum Hermetic Capacitor you find it is the same as finding
15 Tantalum SMD Capacitors.

**TantalumRecycling** · 09-28-2016, 08:59 AM

Tantalum SMD Capacitor Scrap

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**RLS0812** · 09-28-2016, 11:15 AM

Could someone post some pictures of what the "long" caps ( with several solder points ) look like?

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