Tantalum capacitor scrap

Originally Posted by kss

ah man, I really should take the time to go through all these pages to look at the different pictures. I do agree with the other guy though too, all pictures/categories of everything you take, with examples, in one place would be super helpful rather than someone having to go through 20 pages and trying to figure it out.....


I think I had a bunch (probably 50-75lbs) of what I now think were Tantalum Large Military Capacitors, after looking through the pages


I sent them in with shred just thinking they weren't anything special. Ive even been in this thread before, just never on "Page 11" before today ..... :'( ..... oh well, live and learn.

I am sorry - But, I am not sure what you mean by Tantalum Large Military Capacitors? Do you mean Tantalum Wets?
If there are any specific questions on a specific type, Please email us --- However up top those pictures are the main types of Tantalum Capacitors.



Email us with any questions you may have --- info@tantalumrecycling.com

Originally Posted by TantalumRecycling

I am sorry - But, I am not sure what you mean by Tantalum Large Military Capacitors? Do you mean Tantalum Wets?
If there are any specific questions on a specific type, Please email us --- However up top those pictures are the main types of Tantalum Capacitors.

Email us with any questions you may have --- info@tantalumrecycling.com

I know nothing about tantalum or capacitors, or what Tantalum wets are. I would bet MOST people do not. However, that doesn't mean that I don't come across a good number of them in my normal scrapping ventures (without me knowing). I think what he and I are both saying, is, most people aren't going to go through 20 pages and mentally catalog all the different types of capacitors you posted over all the 20 pages. A concise list of examples of ALL the types you buy, with examples, in one place/post (not 20 places) would be beneficial to you and us. It would benifit us buy us being able to quickly and easily be able to separate and identify our materials, and see if what we have is something you are purchasing. And it would benifit you because you would get more stuff If more people could easily identify the things you are looking for.

Im not saying you HAVE to do this if you dont think it would be worth your time, or if there are too many types of capacitors to list. I think allowing people to email you a picture and your respond back with a yay/nah is fine. I am just explaining his and mines thought process.

I think what your are doing is great, and I am glad you are a purchaser on here. I hope to come across some more capacitors soon to be able to send you.

Originally Posted by kss

I know nothing about tantalum or capacitors, or what Tantalum wets are. I would bet MOST people do not. However, that doesn't mean that I don't come across a good number of them in my normal scrapping ventures (without me knowing). I think what he and I are both saying, is, most people aren't going to go through 20 pages and mentally catalog all the different types of capacitors you posted over all the 20 pages. A concise list of examples of ALL the types you buy, with examples, in one place/post (not 20 places) would be beneficial to you and us. It would benifit us buy us being able to quickly and easily be able to separate and identify our materials, and see if what we have is something you are purchasing. And it would benifit you because you would get more stuff If more people could easily identify the things you are looking for.

Im not saying you HAVE to do this if you dont think it would be worth your time, or if there are too many types of capacitors to list. I think allowing people to email you a picture and your respond back with a yay/nah is fine. I am just explaining his and mines thought process.

I think what your are doing is great, and I am glad you are a purchaser on here. I hope to come across some more capacitors soon to be able to send you.

Thank you very much for your reply, These capacitors are considered Tantapaks -- They are extremely extremely heavy --
These are capacitors units that are installed on boards that go into guided missile systems, tanks and F-35 Lighting boards.

These capacitors are extremely hard to find as they are not produced in substantial quantities annually -- Very heavy and very specific type of product. One of these capacitors weighs around 80-135 grams.